For me, your book was an insight into how children think and sometimes act when they are in an abusive situation. I hope that this understanding will mean that any child who is being abused , whether physically,emotionally or sexually that I have contact with will be noticed.

Hi Joe

I have never gone to a website and wrote to an author but I read your book yesterday (I couldn't put it down until I had finished it), I felt I just had to write to you, your story is so heartbreaking, and your strength to get through it all is so quite unbelievable, you are just so strong, I just don't know how you ever did it. I think I would have just curled up and died. I have a 10 year old boy who I love to bits and I could never hurt him, I wished your mum had felt the same!

I feel such anger towards people who harm children, but I don't know how I can make a difference. I want to help fight against child abuse. What can I do?

Kindest regards
Debbie

Joe I have read many books on child abuse and yours is truely heartbreaking. I know at the end you say I quote "They'd never believe me in the past, so why would they do so now?" ....Joe look how many of us are believing you ...I would say every single person that reads your book!!!. You are an inspiration to many and give hope to others ..... please please consider sending these vile animals that did this you to justice, don't allow them to continue hurting other children. You will have the backing of thousands Joe. You have been brave enough to write this book and make a difference, now with so many behind you, you CAN be brave enough to send them who did this to you and others, to live the rest of their lives behind bars and with this look how many children yourself you will be protecting. I don't care how old they are now, why should they be allowed to walk these streets with freedom. One day Joe I pray I can read the headlines, just like we did with Shy Keenan, that your ghosts from the past have seen judgement day and the key thrown away. Your book I have already passed on and yes I will recommend it, its a harrowing read but one that should be read in all departments within social services. How on earth any child can go through this and slip thrugh the net is incomprehendable. May your life now be filled with the happiness it deserves.

Its not very often i start a book and get it finished within a few days after i have bought it i normally dont even get it finished (not a big fan of reading) but this book is truely amazing and i just want to thank you for telling your story and i hope more other people can do the same because you are a true insparation i am on the 16th chapter and i carnt waite to read some more. This book made me want to get inside of it and be that person that you longed to trust and tell your full story too. Gud Luck with the rest of your life you deserve it Love Sarah age 20 xx

To Joe, i have just finished reading your book and i went straight over to my computer and typed your name into google! I was hoping to find a guestbook so i could just let u know that my heart was filled with so much pain for u and how i and probably all ur readers wanted to rescue u from the horrific childhood u so endured. It was difficult for me to get through ur book at times and my eyes would often sting with tears.
I am 28 and work at a secondary school running an inclusion unit. I work with children who have Social, Emotional Behavioural Difficulties and by reading ur book i feel even more educated. It will make me question why these young people behave in the way they do and what is causing their anger and frustration.
I will be recommending the book to both colleagues and friends, i also look forward to your second book, i am anxious to know how u made it in London and how u met ur Michelle, your soulmate and wife. I am just relieved that u managed to find happiness in your life and that u became a true inspiration. You are a very brave man and it is an honour to know that u will make time to read this message and i wish u every success but most of all i wish u love and happiness. I do believe in angels and if anyone deserves to have them in their life; it is you Joe. Love, Jackie P xxx

Hi Joe
I dont know where to start. Your book is incredable. I thank you so much for telling your story because now i hope that people will start to relize that there are people out there who despratly need help. At one point i didnt think i could read on but i needed to no if you made it out in the end. I have so much respect for you for what you have been through and turning out to be a good guy. Thank you for showing people that there is a chance to make a difference. I just wanted to give you a huge hug and take you away from them evil disturbed people. I could go on and on but i think i will shut up now. ha ha hope your ok now!
I wish you all the best in the future!
lots of love Bianca xxxx

Hi Joe,
I hope your mother rots in hell.
I've only read the first half of your book, I wished I could of looked after you.
I hope that you are ok, I can't understand how someone can be so evil!
I want to give you a big hug xxxx

oh Joe... I have just read your book it only took me the day i had to get to the end to know you were ok, i wish i could have been in that cellar to give that small boy a hug and rescue you from all that pain.. nothing i can say can ever undo what happened to you i am just so glad you overcame it and found the happiness you deserve.. be happy Joe and i will pass your book on so your story will be shared xxxx all my love Lynsey xxxx

hi joe, words cannott express the way i feel after reading your book.you are a true inspiration to us all.my heart goes out to you for all the hurt that you suffered not just from your family but all the "good people"that are meant to help.you was failed by them all and i just hope that by writing this book you can help others.i wish you all the best in your life and wish you and your wife and children many happy years of love and joy that you truly deserve.let me know when 2nd book out x take care allie.x

I am halfway through reading your book which i have to keep putting down as i keep crying but i need to read on as i am hoping all those vile people that hurt you will finally be brought to justice. You must have the most strong phoenix fire or maybe your Daddy helped you through it ways you just dont know about!!!

I really think you are a amazing person to of stopped the cycle and gone on to do what your doing....