Victim. Prostitute. Gangster's Wife. Survivor.

Tara grew up in squalor on the island of Alderney. When she was only four, she was sexually abused by one of her mother's many lovers, a horror that continued for five long years. As a teenager, desperate to escape the toxic environment at home, she fled to London - but was swiftly drawn into working as a prostitute. She became involved with some of London's most notorious gangsters - even marrying one - but when she realised the danger she was inflicting on her children, she knew she had to find a way to get out.

This is the inspiring story of one woman's will to survive, and to fight for a better life.

The inspiring true story of a woman who fought to put a life of abuse, crime and prostitution behind her

About the Author
Tara O'Shaughnessey was abused as a child and later fell into a life of crime and prostitution. She is now a university graduate and counsellor, and has dedicated her life to helping 'fallen women', walking the streets of cities in South Wales in search of the homeless and down-and-outs. She buys them food and clothes and tries to help them back into society. Tara would like her book to be a source of inspiration to women (and men) who have lost their way in the world, something they can find hope and a way forward from reading.


Book Information
ISBN 9781785039263
Author Tara O'Shaughnessey
Format Paperback
Page Count 352
Imprint Ebury Press
Publisher Ebury Publishing
Weight(grams) 239g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 126mm * 21mm