Due to the migration to my new web page I wasn’t able to bring the old Guestbook with me but I didn’t want to lose all the wonderful and inspiring comments that I have received over the last few years.

Nine pages of comments is a lot to lose for someone like me when every single comment means the world to me so I have spent a lot of time cutting and pasting them from the old page in order to keep them all.

Annalouise - 27th August 2008

hiya
i bought your book to read on my holidays and the flight was only 2 hours long and by the time i got there i had read 180 pages, i cried my eyes out all the way through.you are such a brave person and i can not believe how you got through that, i have a friend which was abused by her neighbour and she has gone completely off the rails so you are living proof that people which have terrible childhoods can get on with their lives and help other people. you are an inspiration to everyone and you should be extreamly proud of your self.good luck with the next book i will be buying it as soon as it is in the shops.
Anna xxx

katy tallentire - 27th August 2008

IVE JUST FINISHED READING YOUR BOOK,AND WORDS CANT DESCRIBE HOW UPSET IT MADE ME FEEL,YOU ARE SO BRAVE AND AMAZING TO HAVE GOT THROUGH THE TORTURE AND DISGUSTING THINGS THAT HAVE HAPPENED TO YOU. I JUST HOPE THE PEOPLE WHO DID ALL THESE THINGS SUFFER IN THE END. AND IT IS SO DISGUSTING HOW NOBODY LISTENED. HOW MANY PEOPLE OUT THERE ARE SUFFERING IN SILENCE?

joanne: - 27th August 2008

hi joe
just finished reading your book .
i am so angry at the so called justice system that let you down so badly .
i cannot in my wildest dreams imagine the heartbreak you,ve been through , and i am so sorry for your stolen childhood .
i am just completely appalled that no-one came to your rescue .
i was so pleased when i got to the epilogue
just to see that you finally have what you,ve always deserved ” LOVE” and ” TRUST “. your dad would be so proud of you now i,m sure.
stay strong and take care .
love joanne xx

melissa - 26th August 2008

Hi Joe, i’ve just finished reading your book. it made me realise how lucky i actually am to have a loving family, knowing that some poor people like you have had to go through all of that, and its made me very grateful for everything i do have and to never take it for granted again. Your book was so sad and i felt so sorry for you, i just wanted to come and save you! Im sure your dad would have been very proud of you now. I wish you all the best with everything and i want you to know that i think your very brave and strong for everything you have been through. Love melissa xx

Teresa Steele - 26th August 2008

Hi Joe I picked up your book when I went away for the weekend - my hubby wanted to go to the waterpark which I don’t like but i went with your trusted book in my bag, whilst he went on the rides i started your book and could not put it down i read cover to cover in 4 hours i got some strange looks as i cried the whole time - Joe you are an inspiration to all them children out there & proves that you can come good despite the awful childhood & abuse you had to endure - I myself also was born in 1973 & feel so lucky that I had a loving family & a happy childhood & it gives shivers down my spine that this can happen i can honestly say this is the best book i have ever read & want to read the 2nd book as soon as it is availiable - I am so happy Joe that you have hapiness with your wife & children & thankyou for sharing your story - one brave man

Nicola Danaher - 26th August 2008

Hi, I have recently read your book and can not believe what you have endured. To write the book must have brought back emotions that are hard to deal with. It is so hard to imagine that there are people out there who inflict such pain on children, let alone your family members. I am an early years practitioner and work with young children on a daily basis. It horrifies me that no professional never dedected a problem with your home life, however convicing your Mother may have sounded. By reading your book has made me even more aware and alert of the changing behaviours in children. I have passed your book onto others, hopefully it makes people more educated and aware. Thanks for sharing your book with the world, you truly are inspiration.

Louise - 26th August 2008

Hi Joe.
I just wanted to say what a truly amazing man you are. Writing that book must have taken great courage and strength. I’m so glad you shared your story with us, however horrowing. This world needs to know that child abuse happens infront of our very eyes and we dont always know. That is the sad thing about it. Well done on a truly fantastic book which i have read in just 2 days. Truly gripping.
Love
Louise

becky - 26th August 2008

this book is amazing. i cried all the way through it joe you are an inpiration.

clair berks - 26th August 2008

The most life changing book you will ever read. These children need a voice and if you have any compassion you will help.

hayley - 26th August 2008

what can i say!
Joe you are truly an inspirational person if only others had the courage and determination what you haveit could help so many of them
After reading the book i found it hard like others to put it down and at the same time was dreading what the next chapter read but i had to keep going i wish you and your family all the luck you sincerely deserve it
Me and my husband were abused in different ways to you but we have united together as 1 to help each other and our beautiful 6 children

Ann Lennon - 26th August 2008

I have just finished your book. What an amazing person you are. You are truly inspirational and unfortunately I was abused when I was 7 although nowhere nearly as bad or as long as you were and I had the most loving family to help me to overcome this.I am so glad that you were able to stay strong and hope that life continues to be wonderful for you xx

Jo Murphy - 26th August 2008

A harrowing book that I read from cover to cover in 4 days…….totally amazes me how people can do this kind of thing to their own flesh and blood - this is a book that all wanna be social workers need to read……..

Linda James - 26th August 2008

Joe, As a mother of 3 wonderful sons, I wasn’t sure whether or not to read your book - but I did. I could not put this book down and stayed up until 2.30am reading what must be the most harrowing story I have ever read. My tears flowed for you and what those creatures put you through. Your strength and courage is humbling. I wish you and your family a long and happy life.

Sandra - 26th August 2008

Joe I have just put your book down after picking it up at 1pm today and not been able to stop reading till I had finished it and even now cannot begin to imagine what you went through I would just like to wish you and your family a loving and happy future
Sandra x x

fiona - 26th August 2008

I wish you and your family all the kindness and good luck for the future. You are an inspiration to us all to show such courage after everything you have been through. I hope everyone who did you wrong feel shame and guilt for the rest of their lives as i doubt they will hurt like you have.

Fiona x

Joanne Weir - 26th August 2008

U r truly an inspiration to every1.
As a mother of a daughter and 2 sons myself, my heart went out to little Joe. Goodness will guide u now love is inside u (a quote from a Prince song). Big love Jo x

shelly - 26th August 2008

I have just finished reading your book with great admariation. I have had a similar childhood and know just how the authorities deal with this. I have just finished reading tghe book after 1 day as i was unable to put it down. I have the upmost respect for you and its nice to see you are able to have a family & a very loving and understanding wife. Keep up the work and i cant wait for the 2nd book to come out.

SCOTT P - 26th August 2008

Joe I debated for a while about reading your book as I have 3 kids of my own. I bought it last week and Im glad I did. I went through so mnay emotions: hate,anger, revenge on those reponsible and yes, cried on several occasions. I hope and pray every person involved in hurting you suffers- Im still bewildered why you didnt go to the police when you were older?? Surely they should be locked up? Also, this could have stopped had Wally spoken up- cant believe he abandoned you. However, by the end of this book I felt a real sense of respect and admiration for you after enduring so much yet being able to confront it and find a loving family of your own. They must be really proud of you- and your late dad would have been too. I am glad I read your book and have the utmost respect and admiration for you- you are truly a proper man in every sense. Im looking forward to the 2nd book and am praying some day your abusers are brought to justice. My best thoughts to you and your family Scott

Dawn - 26th August 2008

Hi Joe,
Just read your book, don’t really know what to say apart from I’m so proud of you and many others like you. When I read “A Child Called It” I was taken back back but your experience was even more heartbreaking.I’m looking forward to your 2nd book and wish you all the love,peace and happiness in the world!
Take Care
Dawn xxx

karen - 25th August 2008

dear joe,
really what can i say that others have not said before me . A gripping heart felt read.
hugs, xx

Gemma B - 25th August 2008

Hi Joe,
Have just finished reading your book it took me 8 hours and i could not put it down, i’m 25 and from hampshire i was in foster care when i was 15 and it wasn’t much better than being at home. your book moved me so much and do look forward to your 2nd one.
i really admire your courage.

take care xx

Jadey.X - 25th August 2008

Hey There Joe…Im 16 & Have Bin In Foster Care For Tha Past 2Years..(Wont Go InTo Detail) By Reading Your Book Makes Me Fink That Life Still Goes On,
How Any1 Cud Be So Crule To Do That To There Own Chiled I Dont Know..
Must Of Took Yu A Long Time To Get Ur Life Back On Track From Bein Scared For All Them Years!
Took Me A Day To Read It All & I Cudnt Put It Down Knowin That I Ent Got To Tha End, And It Ended In Success.
X Byeee <3

vicky wilson - 25th August 2008

dear joe

am vicky from airdrie am aged 23 am just reading your book i think your so brave welldone u for haveing courage to write it i cant wait to more of your books i hope to write better comment once iv firnshed the book again welldone

Aimee - 25th August 2008

I am only 15 years old but my I feel for you and what you had to go through it’s even worse that the polce did not belive you.
Your Dad will be proud of you.

Denise - 25th August 2008

I have read this book all day today, in fact it has made us late for a family party, because I just had to know you made it through. Well done to you for having the courage to relive this horrific childhood to educate the people of today.
May your Dad smile on you every day,and may those evil creatures suffer every single day of their lives for the things they did to you.

Sue Valluzzi - 25th August 2008

Hi Joe,
Bought your book on Saturday and couldnt put it down,Some parts i had to read twice as i couldnt beleive what i had read the first time!Defies belief that a mother can do and let those things happen to her child.I applaud you for having the courage to put into words all those terrible things that you went through,makes me shudder that there are many children going through similar things.I hope and pray your mother and other abusers suffer for all you went through.Ill make sure my family and friends read you complelling book.Im happy that you escaped from the horror! looking forward to your next book.

gina - 25th August 2008

hi joe am on chapter 15, cant wait to find out how you escaped from that bitch. i havn’t stopped crying thou out your book so far, am gob smacked how any mother can let this happen to a lovely little boy who has just lost his beloved daddy. am goin back to my book now so al be in touch. all respect joe gina x x x

Tracy - 25th August 2008

What an amazing person you are. I could not believe what I was reading. I couldn’t put it down. I dont understand how your mum and your brothers have still not been charged. Your dad would be so very proud of you. Take care Joe

joanna - 25th August 2008

hello jo, iv just finished reading ur book an came strat on your website. Wot an amazing book me mum bought this an read it in a couple off hours an told me 2 read it an im very glad i did. very sad that a little boy got treated the way u did as iv got a little boy myself i couldn imagine some1 treating there kid in that way an it upsets me dearly. Glad u went the right way in life an went on 2 get maried an kids. I hope u are well an ur family.

Take care an look after urself.

Jo x

charlene - 24th August 2008

i have never met you,i will never know the pain you have been through..but i feel like i know you.xx

Donna - 24th August 2008

how awful we are to say how we enjoyed reading your book,it was passed to me and will be passed on! Unbelievable but sadly we know how true your story is,how cruel that nobody came for you as a child.As a mother with a fairly “normal” upbringing I can’t begin to imagine what you went through,all I can say is that I know you will be the best Dad ever to your five children xx Best Wishes Joe xx

Mette Lindbjerg Jensen - 22nd August 2008

Hi Mr. Peters.
I just found your group on Facebook, and I must say I would love to read your book….and I support your try to teach the world about childabuse. No child should ever be abused in any way!!!!!!
Best of luck and God bless.
Mette, Denmark

Ruth Seychell - Malta - 22nd August 2008

Hello Mr Peters,
I have to say I bought your book yesterday and literally couldnt put it down. I just finished it an hour ago.
The experiences u went through were beyond belief and I cant imagine which human being could succumb a five year old to that kind of cruelty.
Even though I wished that u had reported all the abuse u went through, the best thing is that u came out of it alive and managed to build a future different from your past.
Hands up for that!!!!
Ruth

alice - 22nd August 2008

I too read your book in a day wishing with all my heart i could have helped that little boy. You are a true survivor and may you and your family have all the happiness you truly deserve.

Riki - 22nd August 2008

hi joe,

I saw your book and the little boy said to me: “Bye me.” I wondered about the sadness in the eyes. And now I know.
I couldn’t stop to read. Your story is so horrible. A horrible start to life.
I read the whole night. I was crying with you and I’m still shocked. and I”m so angry for those people like your mum.And there are lots of other children who can tell a similar story. And that is more then sad.

Best wishes and god bless you and your family.

xxx

Mandi - 22nd August 2008

I was glued to this book like you wouldn’t believe. A horrible start to life - but at least the courage and strength was kept to keep going and you got there in the end. Best Wishes. xxxx

Allison - 22nd August 2008

Hi Joe,

I am a support worker with a charity that supports and helps survivors of childhood sexual abuse try and move on. The work I do can be harrowing at times but reading your book moved me to tears. It also made me very angry, angry that you were let down so many times by people you reached out to for help. Thankfully the services on offer are gradually improving and through courageous people like yourself, others who read your book may find the strength within them to speak up and start to heal. Your an inspiration and I would like to thank you for having the courage to write about your traumatic childhood. God Bless you and your family.

joanne - 21st August 2008

i read this book in one day and the only book that has ever gave me encouragment to do something about children that are in need of help. This book is remarkable written and does truely deserve big publicity all the best wishes to you and your family xx

stella - 21st August 2008

this book was shocking but still could’nt put it down i wish u and all your precious family all the best and love each other as much as u can i no u will god bless xxx

Tina - 21st August 2008

Have read so many childhood memory books that I’ve lost count but yours was truely horrific and derserves all the publicity it can get so that as many people as possible can see for themselves exactly what awful things you went through.I really have no words to describe my feelings on your mother. Take care and God bless you and your family and I will buy your 2nd book. XX

jo - 21st August 2008

absolute shocking read, but you had to carry on reading wanting people to be punished, how you have gone on with your life amazes me you have so much strength within and for you come out the other side is outstanding, it is so disturbing knowing these things go on behind closed doors but you are living proof how society let you down but you managed to pull yourself up and regain some type of dignity, I admire you and wish you all the luck and happiness in the future to you and your family, you deserve it.

rosie - 21st August 2008

i was shocked at some chapters of the book and all the way throught in my head i was wishing you were ok . you were so brave in your youth , i too live in norwich and was shocked when i thought i could of driven past your old house 1000 times and not known a thing , i wish you much luck in the futer , hope & hugs rosie x

Helen Price - 21st August 2008

very difficult reading but now you have a new life with your children my heart goes out to you lets hope all involved in your abuse get wot they deserve good luck and yes i will be getting your next book xxxxxxxxxxxxx

matt - 21st August 2008

hi joe, wow you are truely a brave and amazing person. your book is by far the most touching and captivating book i have ever read! you are such a source of inspiration and courage! i have never in my life heard of, or imagined some1 could go through so much pain and evil and survive to be such a wonderful person! im 20 years old and still seeking what direction i want to take in life after reading your book it has inspired me to want to help to put a stop to such evil that is going on in our world with children no child should hve to go through what you went through. i now would love to join some kind of organsation who helps this. any suggestion? thank you so much for sharing your story with us, it must not have been easy, thank you. im sure your dad would have been so very proud of you. all th best. matt.

sandy - 21st August 2008

Hiya, my first visit to your site, after reading your book. Your an inspiration….. hugs, sandy

karen - 20th August 2008

hi there joe sweetie its karen from facebook just wanna say hi and beautiful website and have you thought of doing a fourm for fans to post on and offering support groups on and stuff (just a idea)
much love karen xx

eileen hawes - 20th August 2008

i am speechless,shocked and stunned into silence….what a special man you have turned out to be,your fathermust indeed be proud of you,after all you have been through…god bless..eileen.

Annette - 20th August 2008

Hi Joe,
Read your book yesterday. It never fails to make you think about the evil there is in the world when you read a book like yours. I feel proud of you that not only did you make it through the most horrendous things that nobody should experience but you came through the other side stronger and made a life for yourself which now includes your wife and children. I hope your father looks down on you and can rest in peace knowing you are safe and strong and that you are now doing your best to help those that are still suffering like you did. Thank goodness there are good people left in the world. Take care and keep up the good work. Annette

joanne nguyen - 20th August 2008

Hiaa your book has inspired all of us i feel sorry for you as ure dad died and your mum was cruel to you, i started reading your book the other day and im half way through it and it makes me feel sad and makes me wanna cry, Did you report your family for what they did to u? im glad that ure mum never kept to her promise and didnt kill u because u wouldnt be hear now helping all the abuse parents have done too there babys im glad ure save

lindsay - 20th August 2008

dearest joe i just had to say what an insperation you are to all the other people that have had that fate put upon them.
i brought your book on friday and was finished by the next day just couldnt put it down,for someone so young to have this done to them and to come out the end so stong and deciding to take the route of not following in their footsteps show s me what courage you had.
i wish you a life time of happiness and will look forward to your next book.

Cindy - 20th August 2008

Dear Joe,
thank you for having the courage to write this very special book. It will help many people to understand about child abuse and the issues surrounding it. As well as this it will hopefully make people more aware of the warning signs to look out for when a child may be being abused, by the way in which they behave and act. It also shows what amazing inner strength you have within you to over coming such extreme adversity. Well done and God bless.

Natalee Wilds - 20th August 2008

You have the most amazing inner strength and courage. Such a cruel life…and no body suspected a thing. I have definatley cried some tears for you and cant belive how people are so un-human. Keep up the good work, your Dad would be so proud of you. x x

Lisa Willetts - 20th August 2008

Dear Joe
I have never read a book like it! My god! it made me cry buckets. You are an amazing person, what more can I say. There are some disgusting people out there and we need to stop these kind of things happening. I wish you all the best for the future and I hope you succed in everything you do Lisa xx

anni bartle - 19th August 2008

You are a very brave person to have found the strength to speak out over the terrible abuse you suffered, despite everything you endured you have found love with your own family, something nobody deserves more than you. I wish I had your strength to speak out, I can’t stop thinking about your strength and hope that one day I will be able to talk about my experiences. How on earth did you do it? I am scared to even think about my past. good luck to you and your family xxxxxx

Hannah - 19th August 2008

I’ve already e-mailed yhuu and i ty fr your e-mail bk. One thing I forgot tuw say was how your dad seemed like a great guy and it sounded like he really did love you and he really did want tuw protect you.
I grabbed your warm hug btw.
Back tuw you

BEVERLEY - 19th August 2008

I HAVE READ YOUR BOOK AND I HAVE RECOMMENED IT TO OTHER MEMBERS OF MY FAMILY SOMETHING HAPPENED TO MY BROTHER WHILE WE WERE IN CARE THE SOCIAL WORKERS DID NOT BELIEVE HIM WILL TELL YOU MORE AT A LATER DATE.

stacey chadderton - 19th August 2008

hiya i have just fineshd reading ur book cry silent tears and i dont thinks words can explain how much my heat goes out to you the pain and suffering u went threw and u still came out stronger at the other end nt many people would have been able to servive wt u went thru bt yet ur still alive to tell the story onastly i hold my hat off to u and wish u so much luk 4 the futer god noes u deserve it all my best stacey 17 frm manchester england good luk in every thing you do xx

Bobbie - 19th August 2008

Dear Joe, i am currently half way through your book which i read majority of last night as i couldn’t put it down! I feet so sorry for the young joe and every chapter i turn i wish that someone would come and save you! I will most definately be buying your second book. I wish you and your family all the luck in world from now on! xx

claire king - 18th August 2008

dear joe, i have just finished reading your book. it was nice to hear that even after all that you have been through, you have survived to be an exceptional brave man with a positive way of thinking. people in this world are quick to say that the reason they are a trouble to society is because of their poor upbringing, even though probably most of them have not been through what you have. You have shown this is not a reason, just the pathway they chose to take. i have read a few books of this nature and i am always shocked to hear what people go through but it is nice to hear people coming out on top. I wish you all the best in the future xx

Charlotte Adams - 18th August 2008

Joe,
I have just started reading your book and I cannot put it down, with every word I ready I want to be able to reach out and give you a hug and look after you. No one ever deserves such foul treatment it’s an absolute disgrace. I am hoping a praying that the witch gets her just deserves but will have to carry on reading to find out.

Your story is so moving it’s making me cry all the time, your book is amazing and a real eye opener. You have obviously some how managed to make it through this dispicable treatment and must be a very very brave man. If only someone was there to rescue you.

My heart goes out to you.

kelly - 18th August 2008

hi joe
i have just finshed your book and i just wanted to say you truely are a brave man! It takes a strong person to come through what you have and your book had me in tears in places i just wanted to reach out a give you a hug. i am so happy you found your solemate and your happy with our own wonderful family. xx

linda - 18th August 2008

Hi Joe I have just finished reading your book in a matter of hours, which compelled me to view your website, I have never left a book review before. Having had such a loving childhood I cannot beging to comprehend what happened to you throughout yours and how your own mother could be so evil! throughout the whole of the book I just wanted to reach out to you, to hug you and take you away from all that was happening to you. I am so glad that you have now met your solemate and have children of your own and wish you every happiness from now on. Your intro song “missing you” made me cry even more as it reminds me of my own dear daddy and you dedication song to your dad broke my heart for you. I am looking at your foundation work and what can be done to raise awareness.

Ellie - 18th August 2008

HI Joe, I picked up your book late yesterday afternoon to read and couldnt put it down.every page was an ordeal to read but yet I HAD to continue to read it to find out how on earth you coped with all your ordeals and abuse and i desperatley wanted to know how you got away from it all! oh my goodness i have never read a book and felt such rage and anger and cried so many tears that I had to stop reading to compose myself and carry on. To know you are a happily married man with children is a blessing and a credit to you. Reading what you have been through in life was traumatic, god bless you and keep you and your family safe.I have read a fair few books of this nature and cannot and will not ever know why people are put on this earth to torture and abuse their own kids, its sickening.

astria - 18th August 2008

hi joe, i have just finished reading yr book after starting a few hours ago, i wanted to finish it as quickly as i could so i could c if u came out of yr ordeal and pluss it was becoming harder to read as i turned the pages of yr horrific story i am gonna post on face book about yr book so more people read it and are aware of the horrific and barbarik things that go on behind closed doors so people are more aware of what happend to u. i dont know what happend to mankind 4 any1 to treat u the way yr were let alone the sad excuse of a mother u had im glad all work out 4 u and i wish u a happy warm future with yr family take care and i hope life comtinues to bring u great joy best wishes to u m8 astria xx

Laine Blackburn - 18th August 2008

Hi there Joe, I spent a very upsetting and incredibly tearful few hours yesterday reading your book. I had to put the book down several times just to allow myself time to mull over the atrocities, and to calm myself down. The effect that your story has had on me and all the other people that have read it has been tremendous, it’s really difficult to believe that people so evil exist and that these things could go on for so long unchecked. It’s amazing that you actually made it through all the pain and the suffering. You must be a very strong person, and, as has been said several times on this message board, you are an inspiration to all of us. I was so glad to read that you are now happy with your wife & children. Your courage is like a shining light for all to see. I wish you love, health, hope and happiness in all you do. xxx

alison - 17th August 2008

hi joe i have just finished reading your book i think you are truley a brave man what you went through as a child was horendouus and to come out of it a happy married man with children is a insperation to any child going through any kind of abuse wish you all the happiness in your future alisonx

Caroline Stanley - 17th August 2008

Dear Joe, I am so glad that you are allive and able to make public your horrendous ordeal, at last. Your story had me in floods of tears and I too have read the book in a few hours. How such things can be done to children by their own family is uncomprehendable. Your mother has spolilled the lives of 7 children in some way or other and I am so thrilled now that you are happy and fulfilled with your Wife and Children. there are so many types of abuse around and your book has made me and hopefully lots of others more aware and vigilant. Wishing you all the best for your future and for happiness and success in all you do.
Caroline x

beverley kenny - 17th August 2008

i was very touched at reading your book & hope that more people do start to realise what sort of monsters there are in our world

Margs - 17th August 2008

Hi Joe First of all very warm ‘congratulations’ to you, in surviving such a life, if you can call ever call it a life ! I bought this book 2 days ago & could not put it down, like many of the people who have written on here I have read many of this type of book, but this one made me so sad and angry that people treat children in this way, no book has ever affected me in the way yours has. My Husband kept speaking to me whilst I was reading it, only to be confronted by floods of tears - I kept turning the pages hoping to read that it was getting better for you, only alas it was getting worse, much worse. Being a Mother myself, I have found it hard to comprehend what your Mother did to you, a Mothers love should be unconditional. One of the things that really angered me was your Brother Wally, he managed to escape, but knew how you were treated, why did he not take the initiative and make a phone call to the authorities. Joe, I could write so much more, but all I can say is how happy I am that you survived & now have a loving family, I wish you, Michelle & your Family a lifetime of happiness, you deserve it! May God bless you all Lots of love, my heart goes out to you all Margs xxxx

paulax - 17th August 2008

hi joe read your book in a matter of hours couldnt put it down omg how could people be so cruel to a small child like you,great to no you have come through it with great courage you are an insperation to us all god bless you and your family hope you have a long and happy life xxx

Ellen - 17th August 2008

Hi Joe,
I read your book in 5hrs only i could not put i down.ill never unstand how people can be so cruel its a sick sad world we live in and we need to do all we can to stop the abuse that goes on.
i wish you and your family love and happiness always and i admire your strength and courage love to you all ellen xxxx

Margaret Adams - 17th August 2008

Hi Joe just finished reading your book, i thank god that you managed to survive what i can only describe as horrendus,shocking, and appalling childhood. it’s great to hear after all they made you endure in your early life, that you have managed to go on to become a great father, husband and a very caring individual. I am a manager in a residential home for kids who have had similar backgrounds.So i know how hard it has been for you to overcome the atrosities which you were put through. and not having any boady to turn to for support, help, and understanding and most of all to keep you safe. I would like to know if the perpotators are gong to be held accountable for what they did to you and other kids within their so called care are not having to go through the same as you. We must do all we can to protect kids from these animals.Take care regards Margaret

bonnie spinks - 17th August 2008

hey joe, i have just read your book in 2 days! i have read many stories about childhood abuse, but this one really touched me as i live in Norwich. I still think of how things go on like this and no one notices it.I am glad to hear that you have a lovely family, you deserve it.

pamela - 17th August 2008

hi joe this was the hardest book i have sat & read can’t belivie wot you had to go thourgh you are a brave man xxxx
hope the rest of your life is happy xxxx

natasha - 17th August 2008

hey joe, hope ur well. wow wot a book!! i couldnt put it down. good luck 2 u an ur fam my eyes r open in hope of another book. x x

sarah - 16th August 2008

I have just finished reading your book Joe you are so brave i cant imagine what it must have been like for you, and i cant understand how know one listend to you or helped you, i am so glad that you have now got the happy life that you deserve. take care Sarah

rachel x - 16th August 2008

You don’t know how many times ive cried already and I only started reading it yesterday! Your so brave and strong, and I cannot imagine what you went through throughout your childhood. Why would they do such I thing, I find it so sick just thinking about it and makes my blood boil how they think its fine to do such horrendous things! I hope your okay now Joe =) Take care Rachel <3

faye - 16th August 2008

Youare the bravest person i have come across in my life. You are an inspiration to anyone that has been in your position.
Well done in comming out of that a strong, brave and courageous man. I do hope people will be more aware that child abuse can occur under ones nose, people will have to look more closely at the sighns.

Lucy Muir - 16th August 2008

Hi Joe, I have just this second finished reading your book and am still wiping the tears away, i keep reading the last few pages over again, its what i’ve wanted to read all the way through, to know your ok and happy. I cant understand or get my head around how a mother and members of a family could deliberatly want to do those things to another human being who they r supposed to love. And eventually having to save yourself from that and having the courage and strengh to start your own life, your own family, im sure your dad would be very very proud of you. Something very serious needs to be done for all the poor children out there, if there is anything i can do please let me know. Thank you for your story and good luck with the 2nd book. I hope your happy x x x

lisa wainwright - 16th August 2008

Hi Joe
I have just finished reading your book, once i started i couldn’t put it down. Ifound it very sad and couldn’t believe how your family espescially your mother treated you that way.
I was so glad to hear how you have gone on to live a normal life. I’m so very sure your dad would be proud of you.
Be happy Joe you deserve it xxx

julie - 16th August 2008

what an amazing man and father you have become. something needs to be done about this appaling state

Debra - 16th August 2008

Hi Joe, i’m only part way thru your book at the moment and finding it very hard to just to read, so what it must have been like to go through something so horrendous just beggars belief. Thank God u came thru in one piece. Imagine such a young child. baby almost, witnessing such a horrendous death of his father!!!. You deserve the rest of your life in peace and love with your family. Heaven help anyone who stand in the way of that! Good luck Joe and family, you deserve it xxxxxxxx

Stephen Scott - 16th August 2008

Hi Joe, Have just this minute finished reading your book. I have never felt such a mix of emotions through a book! I am so sorry that no one ever believed what was happening to you and felt quite outraged when reading how many times the system let you down! I cannot believe that in this century the system still fails defendless children! Reading your book, has made me more aware of what really goes on in the world, and has made me want to help children of abuse in anyway I can. If you have any advise on how to get involved in maybe a voluntary capacity, please let me know. I am glad that you managed to survive and have got on with your life and think you are a remarkable person! I believe your dad would be extremely proud of you! I look forward to your second book, and wish you every success in the future. Stephen

Jackie Moxon - 16th August 2008

I have just finished your book having first picked it up three hours ago.I couldn’t put it down, Congratulations on managing to come through the most horrendous account of child abuse i have ever read/heard.I can not imagine what it must have been like you told it brilliantly. As I sit here and glance across at my 10 year old son and think of my four girls I find it difficult to think why a mother would put her own child or any child through such a horrendous time. You have my utmost respect and admiration. Good luck to yourself your wife and children i raise my hat to you. xx

Kelsey Young - 16th August 2008

Heya Joe
Ive Read Your Book
It Was Breath Taking And Couldnt Believe ItWhy Why Why Would Ur MUM and A Boyfriend Do That To A Cute Little Boy Like You.. I Started Reading It And Couldnt Stop..I Was Glued To The Book And Cryed Many Times But Im Glad You Have A Family And Kids And Hope Your Well And Happy!!??
Write Back Soon Please
Love Kelsey

sue - 16th August 2008

hi joe just finished your book i couldnt put it down read it in a day.I think you are a very brave person,to go through all that and come out the other side still .I cried all the way through it brought back a few memories as i lost my mother at the age of five.But i think this made me a stronger person.I wish u all the best joe i am looking forward to your next book xxx

Rhia - 16th August 2008

Hi Joe, your book inspires young kids like me, im 15, and too read what you went through at such a young age makes me think how lucky i am. Nobody deserves to be teated how you was treated. Your book brought tears to my eyes, it also made me angry how your mother treated you! I read your book in a day non-stop, it got me attatched, to be truthful with you, it the first book i have ever read all the way through. Best wishes for the future joe. Rhia x

Ang - 15th August 2008

Dear Joe, what can I say, by page 4 you had me hooked, the horror of reading about your mother punching a 4 year old in the face filled me with a rage I had buried since my own childhood of abuse - again within the family. The difference here lies in the extent of your abuse and the harrowing detailing you so bravely put to paper. I too read your book in one sitting, only putting it down for brief moments where family life interrupted my reading. I could not wait for the rescue or for your voice to be heard, the lump in my throat is still there after finishing the book. I wanted to scream at those invisible imbeciles hiding within the pages who could not see what was plain to all those others who have suffered. Alas, I have to concur that it really is only those of us who have known violence and abuse who see it (and then not always) so clearly. Is this because as a society we do not want to see what is in front of us? Or that we are too scared of the repercussions if we do see and report it? That is a conundrum faced by many people, including survivors of abuse. I was only mildly disappointed that you did not report your family for their heinous crimes against you, but then on another level, totally understand, after all they were/are your family and you have suffered more than enough already. I know you are an excellent father, the father you had gave you the gift of love, a love to carry you forward to be the person you wanted to be and not the person your family would have you believe you were. This truly is the most heart wrenching portrayal I have read of this genre, and I have read many, always looking for others who took the opposite direction to be the person/parent they should have had. I was also glad to read you are planning a second book as the ending left me wanting more. I now need to know how you survived the streets of London and what drove you to success. I need to know you are safe and no longer self doubting, because at the moment I cannot see Joe the man, I can only see Joe the boy and I want so much to rescue that little fella. Good luck with the sequel and continue to hold your head high and keep your loved ones close. xxxxx

becky - 15th August 2008

this is the hardest story i have ever read i cried throughout the whole book,i read your book in a day as i wanted to get to the point were you was saved but it never happened, what you went through is heartbreaking and what they done was sickening!!! my heart goes to joe and you are an amazing person and so strong and brave. all my love becky xxxxxxxxxxx

Tracy - 15th August 2008

Hi Joe,
just finished reading your book, i couldn’t put it down. It’s got to be the quickest read yet. I just wanted to say I admire your courage and I wish you all the best for book number 2. I’ll be waiting for it to be released. Take care love Tracy

Nita - 15th August 2008

Hi Joe- Just read the last page…cried all the way. I am really touched that you have overcome your terrible childhood. I know u can’t forget what happend, but I will pry that u will. U are very brave person in writing the book it must have been very hard for you.

All the best, I hope u have nothing but good things in your life.

Thinking of you always…

Take care
Nita xxxx

Ann - 15th August 2008

Hi Joe - yes your book was a hard read - but your strength and courage can give hope to all people that have suffered / are suffering as you did. You are truly an inspiration to come out of your terrible childhood as you have, and to be the person you are today. I hope that the rest of your life throws only good things your way. Ann xxx

kelly - 15th August 2008

hi joe your book was a hard read but im so glad i kept going till the end ,my heart goes out to you all the best love kellyxxx

kellie-marie maughan - 15th August 2008

i am in the middle of readin your book now i was flickin throught the pages and found the website on the last page, i dont no what to say to you really, it is amazing how you coped with this and i think you are so storng it has really opened my eyes of what really goes on in the world and of all the sick people out there. all i can say is god bless you and i hope the rest of your life if the best you could possibly wish for as you deserve ti and i also think what you are doing to help others who hav a situatuion like yours is great to keep up the good work and god bless you and your family to hav a lovely lifei think you have pulled thorough to make a difference. take care. kellie x p.s i am recomending your book to evberyone i no. xx

Michelle - 14th August 2008

I think you are the most brave person in the world. The courage and strength to overcome these ordeals and to come out the other end to be a “normal” human being is undeniably incredible. I too suffered some kinds of abuse in the family home and have discovered since that it is so commom is is untrue. I take my hat off to you. You are an inspiration to all of those who read you book and to all of those who need the courage to stand up to these bastards called adults who think that because they are stronger, they have the power and the right to do what they want to children. I have cried so many tears for you and for all of the other children in our position, every time I hear in the news about another case I cry for them and for the little girl that I think was me, who lost a whole childhood and fould peace in adulthood. The only person in the world who you can trust and be fully confident will support you is you and YOU DID IT! I am so proud of you!

Caroline - 14th August 2008

Your strenght of character and spirit is an inspiration. Your Dad would be so proud of you, as i am sure your wife is. May your futur be filled with all the joy, peace and love you deserve.
Caroline xx

Angela - 14th August 2008

hi joe i have just finished reading your book couldn’t put it down.so glad you have
found happiness,love & peace.
take care xx
Angela Hunter
Skelmersdale

Leanne Quinn - 14th August 2008

Hi Joe,
would just like to say, i started your book this morning and I have just read last chapter. I feel you are a very brave man and I have no idea how you coped with such horrible things at such a young age. there is no way I would have gotten through half as much as you. I have a great deal of respect for you.

take care
Leanne Quinn
Glasgow

lynn 14th August 2008

hi joe,
reading your book joe made me feel really sad..you were a brave boy,and now you are a brave man..please,please,take the people who were involve to court,and get the evil monsters sent to jail..they dont deserve to be on this planet,,good luck joe to your future,,with your wife and family,,and what you want to achieve,you WILL achieve, lots n lots of love lynn x x Well done joe,your a star

Debbie - 14th August 2008

Hi Joe,
I’ve just finished reading your book and although it was very hard to read through all the tears i couldn’t put it down. Everyone i told about your book asked me how i could read something like that, i just explained that i found it amazing as you were able to come out the other side as an amazing individual who is now living a wonderful life and making a difference to hundreds of other children suffering at the hands of sick paedophiles, something that im sure your dad is so proud of.
Well done Joe i hope we can get you into the Guiness book of records.
Love Debbie in Macclesfield Cheshire xx

natalie - 13th August 2008

hi joe
i read your book and its such a sad read but your spirit of never giving up shines through , you are an amazing person , wishing you all the luck in the future to you and your family , you deserve it.

michelle - 13th August 2008

myself and my daughter have just read your book i cannot understand how people can do things like that to their children ! you are one remarkable man to have come out the other side we need laws in this country to prevent this from happening anymore good luck in everything that you do x

Donna - 13th August 2008

Hi Joe, Your book is one of the hardest and most uncomfortable reads that I have ever encountered, and yet I could not put the book down, hoping that as the pages went on it would all get better for you. We all carry on our daily lives knowing that that the type of abuse that you encountered is happening all the time. Your book cuts to the core and anyone with any kind of sensitivity or heart will want to stop this happening to other children. Maybe everyone that works within the social services, police force etc should read your book and maybe… just maybe a child maybe not be overlooked next time. I am amazed that you turned your life around in such a positive way and you deserve all that you have achieved now in your life and more.

kirsty safe - 13th August 2008

everybody needs to get behind this to make the changes this world needs.

jade - 13th August 2008

hi joe i bought your book yesterday and have just finished reading it. i cant beleive how badly you were treated especially by family it makes me realise how lucky most people are to have a freindly family.I find it so amazing that you have come out of all of it and managed to set up a family of your own. i can’t begin to imagine what you went through you deserve all happiness and success. Your story has also opened my eyes to how abused children are not recognised enough. i was thinking of training to help children like yourself to be able to trust and to talk to people about any problems they have at home or with other people and since reading your book it has made me more determined to go for it and really make a difference. best wishes love jade x

sarah - 13th August 2008

hi joe. well i read your book over the last few days. it has really saddened me ,and made me cry at the evilness in the world. how could your own mother not have felt any remorse for the evilness and pain that was caused to you. i really dont no how you have come out the other end as sane as you are. the people that committed the violence, and all the pain to you they need to be punished. i am so glad that you are now in a happy place with your life. and you deserve all the love and respect for opening up to this dreadfull childhood and putting pen to paper. best wihes and much much love sarah

sallysanders - 13th August 2008

you need to get this book into schools for educating purposes also why arent social services and police doing more to find out why youngsters are rebelling keep up the good work x

karen - 13th August 2008

Everybody has already said it all so I would just like to applaud you for not only surviving your horrific childhood, but for conquering the demons that held you back. Not many people would have been able to live through what you did and be able to come out the other side and be able to love. I am so glad that you’ve found happiness, you deserve love and peace in your life. Enjoy x

colleen - 13th August 2008

i just read your book , i bought it this morning and couldnt put it down til i read it all, took me 6 hours to read. i cried so much while reading this book, how could a mother do this to her own child? how could a mother allow such disgusting things to be done to her child? HOW?
i have 3 kids and one on the way and i couldnt imagine putting my children through such awful things, and most normal mothers would feel the same.i want to put my arms around you and hug you so much, you are such a strong person joe and i wish you every happiness in the world.

good luck for the future
colleen norwich xxxx

nicola - 13th August 2008

hello joe, just want to comment on your book. I read your book over the last two nites. i think your amazeing that you have survivied and found the courage to help others. AND im happy that you have found love with your wife and children and you be a good dad just like your dad was with you . I wish you love happiness and peace .AND well done for not letting your abusers wins . XX

susan - 12th August 2008

i just finished reading cry silent tears,i couldnt put it down and right now im crying,to think what this young boy went through is heart breaking as im a mother of a ten year old boy and it doesnt bear thinking about to think any mother could do this to there children.im wishing joe happiness that he deserves,susan 27 west midlands x

Sam F - 12th August 2008

helloo, i had your book bought for me 3 days ago and i have already finished it, it really is an amazing book, i couldnt put it down. your book made my tears flow down my cheeks and it has also inspired me for when i am older and what i want to do. you survived everything you went through, to me you are a star. xxxxx

hollie - 12th August 2008

hello joe,
i have just finished reading your heartbreaking story. I couldnt put the book down and i will admit to crying through most of it. You are an admiration to everyone and i am so glad that you found enough courage and strength to finally move on and realised that there are people in this world that can be trusted.
good luck with whatever you decide to do in the future x

lynette - 12th August 2008

hiya just read your book took 2 days glad you have survived the trauma and are happy and well with your own family i hope one day you can find it in yourself to get justice on your mum and your other abusers wish you the best for the future

Tina - 12th August 2008

Words just cannot express how reading about your life made me feel. I have never experienced such an array of emotions through a book until now. How I wanted to pluck you from the pages at the very begining and give you the love you so needed. As a mother myself I cannot comprehend how anyone could treat a child the way you were treated. The only comfort from reading your words is knowing that you survived to find true love and experience how family life really should be with your wonderful wife and children. May the sun shine on you and yours forever more. I admire you for having the courage to put your book out there and I hope that it opens the eyes of those who just don’t want to see what goes on in situations like yours. Love to and best wishes to you and yours always x

amy - 11th August 2008

hi joe i read you book cover to cover in a day!!its a heart breaking story!!!i cried on finishing it.i am so happy you were strong enoufh to come through it as many arn’t.i hope it makes it to the world records so it highlights what suffering people go through,

much love and respect.
Aimee

Cheryl - 11th August 2008

Hiya Joe,
Just wanted you to know that your book “Cry silent tears” Is the most heartbreaking story I have ever read. I have not quite finished the book yet, so I dont know how it ends. I feel for your suffering and i hope you get it in the world records.xx

gay longhurst - 11th August 2008

Joe you are a brave brave man to have survived the terrible life that was dealt to you at such a young age. I truely hope that one day you will be able to bring the evil people that stole your childhood to justice not just for yourself but for all the other children that suffered such horrific abuse from the evil Douglas and his vile friends. I read your story in 2 days and as soon as I finished reading it I said to my partner there has to be another book as I know that your happy but I need to know how you have come to the point in your life that your at now. I wish you and your wife and children all the luck and love in the world x

Hania Opara - 11th August 2008

Hi Joe….Dont’t know where to start! First and foremost ‘Thank You’ for writing the book! It wasn’t a pleasurable experience reading it but the way i see it, if you have lived it and wanted to put it in a book the least i could do is read it! My immediate family know all about it….all my colleagues know about it…and i don’t doubt that others will know very soon!
No book ever before has left me feeling this way….
I’m so happy that you had the strentgh to go on…eventually good things do happen. Wish you all the best with your projects.

Kath - 11th August 2008

WOW! What an extremely remarkable man you are, glad everything in life worked out fantastic for you, you more than deserve it. x x x

Rita - 11th August 2008

Hi Joe,
I’m from Belgium and bought the book in England. Read it in 2 days. Your book touched my heart. I admire you for being so strong and brave.
I’m so glad you found love and hapiness.
I hope the book ‘ll be translated in Dutch.

Lee - 11th August 2008

A wonderful read. A truely remarkable man. An inspiration.

rebecca - 11th August 2008

hi joe i was devastated to read the terrible life u have lived but feel u must bring these people to justice because other children will be going through what you went through at there hands x

Malcolm Robinson - 10th August 2008

Read the book in just over two hours. But quite disappointed that his mother and other abusers were not brought to justice. For me personally that was almost just as shocking as to what happened to poor Joe. There is still time Joe. Best wishes and thanks for ensuring that child abuse gets the recognition and understanding that it should. (Malcolm Robinson)

jennifer - 10th August 2008

im 17 and it took me about 4 hours to read it, i couldnt put it down it is amazing that your alive with all the things you went through and hope your dad is happy where he is xxx

Kirstie Abbott - 10th August 2008

wow im only 15 and this book has seriously opened my mind to the abuse of young children and people not knowing what goes on behind closed doors. i can’t put it down as i’m just wanting to know the next bit. you really a tremendous person for surving what happend
xxx

Donna Navarro - 10th August 2008

Joe, I have just finished reading your book. Wow! It had me shocked and appalled from the beginning! As a student Social Worker, I know how sometimes there are errors but what happened in your case is absolutely ridiculous!! I know I will always have the words of your book at the back of my mind when dealing with children! Thank you so much for tellng your story and producing so much positivity out of your experiences! You are an inspiration to all!!

xxxxx

Lindsay - 10th August 2008

Hi Joe,

I am from the United States, working here in London since January. I love reading, and recently went to pick out a new book at the book store. I was drawn to your book immediately when I saw it in the store. I couldnt put it down, and finished it in two days. I was reading it every second I got.

Your book really touched my heart, and encouraged a desire in me to help children in need, in any way possible. Other than donating, please let me know how I can help the foundation. I would love to volunteer my time in any capacity it is needed.

Thank you for being so brave as to share your story. You have and ARE making a difference.

Kind Regards,
Lindsay Shanahan

Sharon - 10th August 2008

Just finished reading your book,was hard to put down.You truly are remarkable for surviving all this.I hope people in authority take note of this book.Sounds like you have turned out to be a lovely husband and father despite the childhood you endured.

Nicola - 10th August 2008

Hi Joe, can I just say that I have read your book in one day and could not put it down, I have read quite a lot of these sort of books and I must say that is truly the most harrowing story I have ever read. The pain I felt for you was indescribeable and cannot imagine what it must have been like in your darkest moments, but you got through it and are now helping people to bring this problem out in the open. It goes to show what hope, spirit and strength can pull you through. All the best for the future and I will be looking out for the next book.

izzy - 8th August 2008

Dear joe,
i have just finished reading your book, and as a fellow survivor of childhood abuse, i would like to congratulate you, on your strength, your spirit, and your ability to inspire others, i am sure your dad would be so proud of you, my dad left when i was young and i believe in my heart i wouldnt have been through so much if he had been there, although compared to you i have had it easy, good luck for the future x

Adele Kilmister - 8th August 2008

Dear Joe
After reading your book in 5 hours (it kept me gripped) i was overcome with emotion. I cannot believe the torture you went through.It makes me apreciate everything i have. You have made me more aware and for that i thank you. You are a true insperation.

maddie redman - 25th July 2008

hi joe, my names maddie redman and i have just finished reading your book. this would have to be the most heart breaking story i have ever read, i admire you for being so brave and living through the hell your mother put you through, your an inspiration to everyone.

Wood - 24th July 2008

I live in france and still waiting to buy the book, recommended by my daughter in England, she also knows Joe Peters.

charmaine evans - 17th July 2008

i loved the book it was so moving and it touched my heart i cant not emagine how joe could have gone through all that and become and sucessful and very desent human bean i just hope all the best for him and his lovely wife and children

margaret from australia sydney - 14th July 2008

you are a wonderful and strong human being your book broke my heart there are no words strong enough i hope that the authorities have taken notice of your book

Maree - 11th July 2008

Your book was the best. I have read lots of books but this one touched my heart strings the most. We will never understand what you went through while you were a boy. BUT YOU SURVIVED. You have unbelievable will power and courage. I hope that you can help children to get out of the abusives home, at least you will listen and not just write them off as troublesome kids. I wish you all the best with your future, you deserve all the happiness in the world.I have 2 boys and i love them with all my heart,as any mother should. I look forward to your next book

Maree - 7th July 2008

Hello Joe, i have just started to read your book, and i cannot believe that a mother would do that to her own child. I have not finished it but i hope that you have grown up to be a wonderful man, and have a now happy life…i am from Tasmania Australia, i will tell all my friends to read your book. What is the release date for your second book that is due out in 2009…. God bless you…..

linda smith - 6th July 2008

I’m an avid reader and like most genres, fact or fiction. I always feel a little uncomfortable reading memoirs, slightly voyeuristic, but believe the authors have put their experiences into words because they need their story to be heard. Your book was harrowing to read and I find it incredible that you survived your experiences, without any kindness or compassion from anyone, to become a remarkable man. I have resolved to be more aware and to try to make some difference to children who may be going through something similar to yourself. I’m so glad you’ve found love and happiness, you truly deserve it, and I wish you and your family peace and success.

katrina clowes - 25th June 2008

Hi Joe, I have never felt compelled to write anything about a book before, but i have with yours. Wow what can i say that you haven’t already heard 1000’s of times. What a test of human strength and endurance, to say ‘well done you’ seems somehow idiotic. I don’t think i could find the words to correctly say what i mean. Every night of the 4 i took to read it, i couldn’t wait to go and give my little boy a hug. You have obviously got yourself well and truly got sorted. I wish you and your family all the best. Good luck with the website, i hope all children who need your help can easily find it, i’m sure there are many, lets hope that with your help they find the courage to leave abusive and destructive homes, and any Uncle Douglas’. (Sorry but may he rot in hell) I eagerly await your 2nd book. Regards Katrina.

Jan Organ - 19th June 2008

Hi Joe, I just finished reading your book. I can’t get it out of my head. I can’t imagine how you survived mentally, physically or emotionally. Thank God you found someone to love you the way you deserved. It stresses me that the people responsible for doing those terrible things to you haven’t paid the consequences. You are obviously a very strong man to not let it eat you up. Did you ever hear from Wally again? Do you know what happened to your Mother? Keep doing your good work and I wish the world was a better place for everyone. Regards Jan

Nicholas Cage - 14th June 2008

what an incrediable person you are, look forward to your next few books, thank you Joe for sharing your painful story.

Amanda Loong - 12th June 2008

Dear Joe,
There’s no word for me describe how I feel after finished your book. I know it takes up a lot of courage for you to write this book. When I just started reading your book, I can’t wait to finish ending. Never aware there is such cruelty happen in the society. I’m glad that you are leading a happy life now with your wife and childrens. God Bless you, Joe.

Tammi Parsons - 12th June 2008

I was in total shock reading you book, you are the same age as me and have inspired me to do what ever I can to help any children who are being abused. Thank You for sharing your story, it has opened my eyes and I now know what I need to do.

Ellen lloyd - 5th June 2008

Dear Joe
You signed a copy of your book for me and took it in especially to my boyfriend in the 3 store in Bridgend last week.
Just wanted to saya huge thankyou, I have just finished reading it now and am still in total shock. I admire you for comming through such a terrible childhood and wish you and your family the best for the future.
All my love Ellen

Joe Ho - 2nd June 2008

Dear Joe,
Just funished reading your book (’Cry Silent Tears’). The book is great and I really love it. I am from Malaysia. Really can’t imagine how the world could be that sick and cruel.Wonder why the adult and authorities can be so “useless” and never listen to the a child. Wonder how many other childrend still suffering and struggling the life you had experienced. Joe, You are a brave man. Hope your book can raise the awareness and open the eyes of the society to fight against child abuse! Waiting for you second book.

Tracy Burns - 1st June 2008

Dear Joe, I have just finished reading your book today, the same as most of the other readers I could not put it down. I am living in Australia, and I hope you know that what you have done with writing this book has touched the hearts of everyone in the world. Your life is unimaginable to me, how you could of endured all of that pain and suffering and still survived to tell your story. I have a 2 year old daughter and once I had finished your book I just had to give her a big hug. I can’t imagine how a Mother could do what yours did. I really would love to know if she has been brought to justice for what she has done. Thanks so much for being so brave.

Gav - 19th May 2008

Hey Joey Just seen the comment you left for my review of your book at Amazon. I didn’t expect anybody to really read it, let alone get a personal reply from the author!!!! Cheers mate. I do hope your efforts can make a difference to the child care act. Something sure needs to be done, it’s appalling the stories we keep on hearing time and time again. Books like yours, and also the kids tortured by Eunice Spry should make the authorities wake up and smell the coffee! Can’t wait to read your second book, any idea when the future release may be? Not trying to rush you or anything LOL. I guess everyone that read ‘Cry Silent Tears’ wants to know what happened after you left Norwich. Living here myself I can’t help but think of you whenever I’m driving to work or walking into the city. Anyway, many thanks for your kind comment on my review, and best of luck finishing book 2. Warm wishes to ya Gav

melisa fry - 8th May 2008

Hi just to let you know Joe, I reside in Australia, Sydney. Born and bred in New Zealand, I have just finished reading cry silent tears, and I truely knew that there is such cruelty out there, I myself just never come across.There are no words that I could express how I feel, and how I could make you feel better about yourself. I just know that you have done such a brave thing, in coming out to teach the world about the kind filthy animals that exist in this world. God bless you Joe on your bravery.

Barbara Williams - 6th May 2008

Dear Joe i read your book and i must say as a mother it broke my heart to think a mother could treat a child who should be so presious to her that way there were times i had to put it down as it really got to me, i am so pleased that you turned your life around and have the love and support from your wife and family i wish you all the very best in life and keep up the good work you do helping such unfortunate children Best wishes Barbara

Lisa - 6th May 2008

I brought your book 2nd May 2008 and finished it the same evening,Cry, i shed buckets.. You are truly an amazing man, you are an inspiration to those of us that have been abused one way or the other as children and young adults, and I know for me, you have given me the strength to try and over come the abuse I went trhough as a child. I wish you all the best. God bless you x

Ian - 5th May 2008

Joe, i bought your book at 11.30 this morning, i have just finished it.
I have seen books like your’s on the shelves for years and never bought one before. What made me buy yours today? So pleased i did. i have been thinking about my own childhood recently, Your book has given me inspiration to say something, and finally move on.

sam williams - 26th April 2008

i have just finished your book, i think you are a truly amazing person with all you went through and now standing tall. wish you all well..

bex - 24th April 2008

i cry me eyes out when i read how your dad died i really did i think that really horrible and it shoulda been your mum not your dad who died least you woulda had a normal life

karen p - 24th August 2008

The anger I felt when I read this book was overwhelming, anger at the Police, Social Services, Childline, these people are meant to be trained to believe the child,to protect them. How could a little boy have been abandoned for so long by the very system that was meant to save him, I find it incredible that not one person tried to investigate the allegations properly, but sadly it still happens today and the peodophile still seems to be smarter than the social workers as time and time again children are left in families to be abused tortured and destroyed. Good luck in all you do, you are very brave and your own precious family must be very proud of you.

chelsie slade - 24th August 2008

i think you are so brave. i read your book in just two days i couldnt put it down. i didnt think such people and such vile exsited in the world but i was wrong.
you are an insipation to others and i wish you every amount of luck to you and your family for the future.
chelsie slde xxx

Joanne Cook - 24th August 2008

I have read many true life books but this is the first one I have felt the need to visit the website. I was moved to tears throughout most of the book and have to stress what a insperation you are to every child who has suffered but physical and sexual abuse. You are a credit to yourself, your wife and children and also the memory of your dad.
I hope that your life now is everything you hope and deserve. x x

Kelly Ward - 24th August 2008

I have never felt compelled to review a book i have read. I got your book from my mother-in-law whilst on holiday in Weymouth. It took me a day to read it, i could not put it down! I cried on every turn of the page. To say it was the greatest book i have ever read makes me feel guilty?. For me to enjoy reading this you had to suffer what you did. All day after finishing the book i had this feeling of sadness that i couldn’t shake off. I put the book down and grabbed my 14 month old son and held him in my arms for as long as he’d let me. And i made a vow that i would do everything in my power to protect him from the evil people this world has produced. I’m so pleased you came out of this on the other side and i wish you and your family all the very best for your futures together. All the best Kelly, Martin and Owen Ward xxx

Penny Styler - 23rd August 2008

I’ve finished your reading your book after two days of reading it, pretty much none stop. Couldn’t put it down. I can’t believe how some people don’t see whats right infront of they’re face. Your story is mind blowing and i’m happy you have found a loving family now. Even though i don’t know you i feel like i do from your words. Very powerful, can’t wait for the second to come out x

kelly - 23rd August 2008

ive just finished reading your book in the time of one afternoon, i was able to put it down. i think you are so amazing that you have manged to over come all you’ve been though and are an insipation to others in that situation. there was many times i found my self in tears. thankyou so much.

deborah - 23rd August 2008

you r so bave .l hope u have a good life now and never look back

deborah - 23rd August 2008

thanks your book was great and than all my friends r reading it

amanda chapman - 23rd August 2008

i`m only half way through your book, every time i put it down after a few minutes i have to pick it back up to see what happens next when i read the back cover in the shop i got a shiver down my back i wish you all the luck in the world to you and your family

Lisa Morris - 23rd August 2008

Hi Joe, how brave are you. Parts of your book were very upsetting,i found it difficult to read but i commend your courage.Iwish you and your family a happy life. Lisa from Leeds x

bex - 23rd April 2008

You gotta be able to smile thru all this bullshit.
Remember that…
Smile for me now.”
~Tupac Amaru Shakur~

i live by this qoute and all ways will

jolenesiah - 23rd April 2008

gosh, i been keeping track on this reviews and guestbook, it make me heartache everytime i read a new review… this world is so much sickening…

i think is so important for the society to realise, sometimes what they know and see is just the surface… but deep within… it have other story to tell… is sickening…

i read ur poems… and i just cant hold back my tears….

*between can i make a banner about ur foundation and put it at my blog.. and link to ur site?*

emma - 22nd August 2008

what a life, i will tell all my friends and family to read this book despite the horrific events

marynne grixti - 22nd August 2008

I’m with you Joe may you reach your goals I also like to buy your book.I usually look for other different titles to read but this is a different case.Where can i buy this book?

Emma Tucker - 22nd August 2008

I read alot of child memoir books but have never read one as shocking and as heart renching as yours. I finished the book in a day but cried all the way through. I looked at my 4 month old son and wondered how somone could be so evil to thier own child. You are so brave and should be so proud of yourself for rebuilding your life.
You are an inspiration!!!!
I hope everything you dreamed of continues to come true.
Emma and Little Alfie xxxx

Rochelle - 21st April 2008

Joe, as i said in the book reviews im only seventeen, but i truly believe that if more young people read your book then they would realise what they really have and not take their family for granted. Your book brought me to tears quite a few times but all i can say is good luck. You deserve the best!

Jolenesiah - 21st April 2008

Ty for the notes you left at my blog, i was so surprise and shock at the same time that u actually took ur precious time to visit my blog…

Viv - 15th April 2008

I read this book last night and again I am another person who was unable to put the book down, The injustice of all that happened in your life made me cry so badly that I even felt guilty for crying bearing in mind the life you suffered. I could go on and on and on at the injustice of your life but far be it from me to even try to imagine the hurt, betrayal and let down that the whole system from your family to the schools and social services allowed to happen to you. I would like to wish yourself and your family the happiest of lives as you totally deserve to live the remainder of your life in complete happiness. I look forward to your new book and would like to thank you for the first book which has opened my eyes and made me more aware of the horrors which face some people in everyday life, I will look with new eyes at why some of the children around me behave in the way that they do.

angela - 13th April 2008

hi, ive just read ur heartbreaking story, you are a remarkable brave man and i dont know how you have coped with what you have exprienced at the hands of the very people that are supposed to do there very best to protect you, they should be exposed for what they are. i like others have read the book very quickly as i could not put it down. good luck for the future, i read alot of similar stories to yours which all are shocking and its hard to imagine this thing goes on in this day and age and its about time more was done to protect innocent children from suffering. its good to hear you are happily married with lovely children of your own. i will be buying your next book, all the best for the future love angela, co,durham.

Jolenesiah - 12th April 2008

Hi Joe, I been reading a lot of books about this genre, and ur book’s cover really attract me, when i speed read at the store for 1 chapter, i decided to buy it, and i dont regret buying it… while reading ur book, which im only finish till chap 3, my heart beat faster n faster… and my tears drop… i just dont want to let it go… and guess that my tears will start dropping more soon….

ill drop by again real soon… *just to show my support for the mean while*

John Parkers - 12th April 2008

Hi Joe, wow what a remarkable person you are, well done on the book! it was a difficult read, but I couldn’t put the book down, cannot wait for the second one mate.. Well Joe thank you for sharing your story with me, it certainly made my eyes open!! best wishes John