Just a Boy: The True Story of a Stolen Childhood

By Richard McCann and Richard McCann

Book Overview

One October night in 1975 Richard, aged five, was alone in the house with his three sisters. It was 3am and their mother hadn't come home yet, so he and his oldest sister set off through the foggy streets to find her. At dawn they returned home alone. Next morning, the police arrived to take the children away. Their mother had become the first victim of a serial killer soon to become known as the ?Yorkshire Ripper'. except the press. As the salacious headlines multiplied, Richard and his sisters were never able to recover from their mother's murder. Whilst Richard tried to handle the terror of his violent upbringing, his sister struggled to deal with memories of sexual abuse. Without love or support they spiralled away from help or happiness. decided no one was going to rescue their lives but him. It was the beginning of an inspirational transformation. Now he is able to tell the story of how the forgotten children of violence suffer, and how they can heal. A heartbreaking, uplifting story of survival and hope.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0091898218
• ISBN13: 9780091898212
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Ebury Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.

Customer Reviews

I loved this book!

I think that this book is really amazing! When I read it my heart went out to Richard and his sisters. It's hard to loose a parent but when they're killed by some evil man it makes it even worse! I recommend this book to everyone who has heard of the Yorkshire Ripper and hates his guts like I do!

Just a Boy by Richard McCann

I couldn't put this book down once I had started it! A true story which is beautifully written and refreshingly frank - it will touch many people's hearts! I can't say a lot about the book as it would spoil the read, (you'll just have to read the book yourself!) - suffice to say that I can't wait for the sequel!