I bought your book last week and im now finished it, it was such an emotional book i loved it, i was so angry that the social services didnt do much for you, as i deal with people who have social workers with my job, Im glad you have moved on and now a much stronger person, i wish you well and your new family all the best, looking forward to your new book. Take care .

dearest joe,
i have recently read your book and it made me cry and feal a whole lot of emotions. you are a very brave man and insperation to others going through the same thing as you did to show that lives can turn around. i often wonder if my dad was proud of me when he died and i can tell you now your dad would be proud of what you have acheived im just sad that he is not by your side now to tell you so. from my heart to yours take care xxxxxx

Dear Joe, I have just finished your book five minutes ago and felt i needed to send you my well wishes. The read was totally overwhelming and every chapter and every page brought more tears.
I was asked a few weeks ago if i had ever read a book which changed my life or moved me to such depths. At the time i said no. Now i have changed my mind.
I wish you and your family the greatest wishes and future happiness x

Hi Joe. I bought your book this evening after work, and felt I simply couldn't do you the injustice of stopping reading until I had reached the last page. The truth is I have read many books published recently by adult survivors similiar to yourself-I'm currently training as a Counselling Psychologist and feel the only way for me to truely understand these experiences is through these publications-it's sad but true, and you've obviously experienced this too, but the information available to mental health workers, teachers, social workers etc just hasn't been anywhere near the truth, and I fear this lack of knowledge has caused so many "oversights", and left so many children at risk of further pain. I've worked with kids for many years and saw lots who couldn't trust or communicate except through anger and I fear what may have happened to them too. I know that I tried to look beyond the anger, to consistently reassure and attempt to change their perceptions of people and the world, but there's a time when a child is ready to talk, and a long time when they're not. I just hope that showing them some genuine compassion may have planted a seed of hope within them.
You have done the most incredible thing by sharing your story with the world, and have surely given hope to so many survivors out there that a relationship, and a family is possible where our strengths will allow. I can't help but think your dad must have shown you some amazing qualities in the few years you had him, for surely that was at the core of your hope, and your ability to reclaim your life?
The very best of luck with the next book, and a heartfelt congratulations for everything you have achieved-I have no doubt that you have been a comfort, and an inspiration to millions.
Take care, N xx

dear joe, i know everything you went through as did i. nobody hears you. i was put into foster care but they did not want a child, they wanted a slave. i left when i was 17, got married at 18 and have been married for 41 years with three wonderful sons who think the world of me. i recently found my birth mother's death certificate only to find out that she had been murdered.i don't know if i am sad or happy about this, i only know that i have a good life now and i wish lots of love to you and yoursxxxxxx

Joe, I read your book 'cry silent tears' recently whilst on holiday.I'm sure my reaction will not differ from any other reader as it was IMMENSLY moving. I work in the field of Child Protection and found your paragraph towards the end of the book very relevant sharing your distaste of peoples nonchalent view to 'child abuse images'. I would like to ask whether I could use the extract during my course of work to educate society and instill to suspects. Also are you involved in any public speaking or conferences, if you are Cheshire Police Paedophile unit would be interested in any input from yourself.

Dear Joe, What can i say apart from that i have the upmost respect for you, every page i turned brought more tears, you know that these things go on but after reading your book i know i want to do something to try and stop this child abuse. I wish you and your family every happiness in the world.

Hi Joe, I have just finished your book 5 minutes ago and couldn't wait to get onto your website.

I have read most of the other comments left here and I, aswell as everyone else sat opened mouthed as I read about your childhood.

I have wanted to be a social worker specialising in child protection for some time now, and although I still have a long way to go, your book has truly inspired me to carry on with my ambition. One day I really do hope to make a difference!

What an amazing human being you really are.

thank you for having the courage to share your book, I wish you all the happiness and luck in the world,

Jenna

Hi Joe.
Im just writting too say i fink your an amzing person,too of gone through everything you have and come out of it the way you have,is great. Ive just finished reading your book cry silent tears, i really was in tears. I fought i had a horrible childhood,untill i read your book,you truely are amazing. Congratulations on everything you have acheived. Best wishes for the future.x

Just to say that i think that you have obviously turned out to be a well ajusted human being and you should be proud of yourself for that. i cannot even imagine how you coped or how you have managed to turn your life around in such a possitve way but i commend you and your family for thier support. I wish you all the luck in the world and hope you continue to grab all the joy life can bring. My best to you all.. Sue