Smith, Stephen
The Boy in the Cellar
- ISBN 13:
- 9781789461756
- author:
- Smith, Stephen
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- John Blake Publishing Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 19.5 x 12.5 x 2.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, True Crime, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Boy in the Cellar by Stephen Smith is a heart-wrenching true story about a boy who was locked away for 13 years. Born out of wedlock, Steve's parents confined him to a small cellar, depriving him of daylight and human contact. The little boy's world was one of darkness and despair, where he was subjected to physical and mental torture by his father. Steve's only solace was an imaginary world, where he drew monsters to block out the pain. Despite being hospitalised on a few occasions, Steve remained in the cellar until he escaped as a teenager. However, his freedom was short-lived, as he fell prey to two of the worst cases of institutional abuse in the UK. This book is a harrowing account of torture and cruelty, yet it also reveals the human capacity for survival and hope. It's a powerful story that will leave you shaken, but ultimately hopeful.
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