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Toni Maguire

    This author delves into the depths of the human psyche, particularly childhood trauma and abuse, in her literary work. Her style is direct and emotionally resonant, characterized by a drive to break societal taboos and give voice to the silenced. Through powerful autobiographical and fictional narratives, she explores themes of guilt, survival, and the strength of forgiveness, offering readers a path toward understanding and healing. Her writings stand as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable suffering.

    Memories of the Light
    Abandoned Child
    When daddy comes home
    They Stole My Innocence
    Don't Tell Mummy, A True Story of the Ultimate Betrayal
    Don't You Love Your Daddy?
    • 2024

      Abandoned Child

      All She Wanted Was a Mother's Love (Abuse Survivor Story, Surviving Childhood Trauma Book, Child Neglect and Rejection, Healing from Childhood Trauma)

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Amy's life takes a tragic turn after her mother's sudden death, leading to abandonment by her family and a descent into hardship and exploitation. By the age of twelve, she battles severe drug addiction. This powerful narrative details her journey from victimhood to empowerment, highlighting the dark secrets and tough choices she faced along the way. Toni Maguire's compelling storytelling emphasizes the theme that while change is challenging, it ultimately proves to be worthwhile, making this a poignant survivor's tale.

      Abandoned Child
    • 2023

      From No.1 bestselling author Toni Maguire comes a new true story of abuse and survival.

      Why, Father?
    • 2018

      Animals from the air, land and sea are introduced to the reader by Dr Hibernica, an Irish professor who travels the country and knows everything there is to know about Irish wildlife. The spreads are presented in the style of her notebook and field notes, with jokes and sketches throughout.

      Dr Hibernica Finch's Compelling Compendium of Irish Animals
    • 2016

      They Stole My Innocence

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      4.0(22)Add rating

      'Lying in the prison of my bed, his dark silhouette closes in, a pillow in his hands. My throat tightens in fear...'At the tender age of five, Madeleine was living a daily nightmare. And, worse still, the home was selling the children to men who would inflict on them the worst possible abuse.

      They Stole My Innocence
    • 2012

      Memories of the Light

      A Story of Spiritual Existence Before Physical Birth

      • 248 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Toni Maguire recounts her extraordinary memories of existing as a spirit before her birth, offering a unique perspective on life and destiny. Her autobiography delves into her childhood experiences, highlighting the lessons learned and mistakes made along the way. Through her journey, Maguire explores themes of self-discovery and the significance of pre-birth memories, providing readers with insights into her path toward understanding her true purpose.

      Memories of the Light
    • 2010

      Every child needs to be loved. But Sally's desire to be told she was special came at a price no child should have to pay. She was only three years old when she felt her Daddy's large hands moving under her skirt when she sat on his knee. Her beloved mother suspected that something was wrong, but instead of tackling her husband, she took refuge in the bottle. She died when Sally was just six. There had been no goodbyes, no warnings, and for many years, no closure. With no other adult in the home, Sally's father was free to indulge in his urge to molest his daughter . . . This is the harrowing true story of an innocent little girl who grew up with unbearable memories of horrendous mental and physical abuse. Toni Maguireis the bestselling author of Don't Tell Mummy, When Daddy Comes Home, Helpless andNobody Came.

      Don't You Love Your Daddy?
    • 2007

      When daddy comes home

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      4.1(1563)Add rating

      She finally thought she was safe... Toni Maguire, author of Number One Bestseller 'Don't Tell Mummy', takes up the story of her tragic childhood where she left off, revealing the awful truth about what happened when her father, sent to jail for abusing her, was released, and came home... Toni Maguire's father abused her from the age of six, and was only found out when she fell pregnant, losing the child from a botched abortion. Jailed for his crimes with the help of her testimony, Antoinette believed she was finally safe, but it was not to last... Being despatched to collect her father from the station by herself marked a new low for young Antoinette. Realising that she was no longer safe at home, she was forced to leave. Her mother did nothing to protect her or prevent her going. Traumatised and alone, Antoinette was unable to cope, and was admitted to a psychiatric hospital, sinking deeper into despair every day. Finally transferred to the dead-end ward with no hope of recovery, Antoinette slowly began to improve, by the sheer force of her indomitable will.

      When daddy comes home
    • 2006

      The first time her father made an improper advance on Toni Maguire, she was six years old. When she finally built up the courage to tell her mother what had happened, her mother told her never to speak of the matter again. This memoir tells the story of an idyllic childhood that masked a terrible truth.

      Don't Tell Mummy, A True Story of the Ultimate Betrayal