{"product_id":"a-veil-of-secrecy-marilyn-mclean-9798343536430","title":"A Veil of Secrecy: A story of child abuse and a 38-year wait for justice","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor years, I lived in silence, haunted by the abuse I endured as a child. The memories, vivid and painful, followed me into adulthood, only growing worse when news of Jimmy Savile's victims surfaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesperate for relief, I reached out to Samaritans, where a counsellor's words-\"You must report this to the police\"-sparked the courage I needed to seek justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis memoir recounts my journey of reporting the historic abuse, navigating the emotional and legal trials, and ultimately, reclaiming my life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the daughter of West Indian immigrants growing up in England, my story reflects both personal and cultural struggles, but also resilience and hope. I share my experiences to encourage others to speak their truth, find support, and take the brave steps needed toward healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Veil of Secrecy\u003c\/i\u003e is a testament to the power of truth, justice, and the strength we find within ourselves. I hope that this story inspires others to believe that new beginnings are always possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marilyn McLean\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798343536430\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/17\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.29lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.17d","brand":"Marilyn McLean","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48800906641663,"sku":"9798343536430","price":14.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-veil-of-secrecy-marilyn-mclean-9798343536430","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}