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164th out of 346 books
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Trust Me
'Trust me!' she spat. 'As soon as someone says trust me, you can be sure they’re going to let you down or hurt you.'
From the bestselling author of NEVER LOOK BACK, heartwarming, gripping story about the power of the human spirit.
All her life, people have told little Dulcie Taylor they’ll look after her. And every time, she and her sister May have been hurt. Their parents....more
From the bestselling author of NEVER LOOK BACK, heartwarming, gripping story about the power of the human spirit.
All her life, people have told little Dulcie Taylor they’ll look after her. And every time, she and her sister May have been hurt. Their parents....more
Paperback, 709 pages
Published
2001
by Penguin Books
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WOW. This book.
I don't know what to say.
Okay, first of all, I'm only 16, & this is WAAAAY different from the books I usually read.
Like, veery different. The closest in my 'Read' shelf to this book would probably only be the Memory Keeper's Daughter.
& I think due to many sexual & normal abuse parts I felt uncomfortable, that it's rated 4 Stars and not 5.
But I loved it.
This is the first book that I LOVE that took me a few days to finish, because I had to take my time to read it slowly,...more
I don't know what to say.
Okay, first of all, I'm only 16, & this is WAAAAY different from the books I usually read.
Like, veery different. The closest in my 'Read' shelf to this book would probably only be the Memory Keeper's Daughter.
& I think due to many sexual & normal abuse parts I felt uncomfortable, that it's rated 4 Stars and not 5.
But I loved it.
This is the first book that I LOVE that took me a few days to finish, because I had to take my time to read it slowly,...more
I was so impressed by that book that I need to pour out all my feelings and thoughts. Therefore I have decided to share my feelings with you. First of all, I dont advice to read that book, cause I am still not able to recover from that reading. It so painfull! AND THE MOST IMPORTANT I dislike the ending! I felt so sorry about Ross, that poor guy with hope to be happy with Dulcie. I felt so much sympathy to that hero that I am still thinking about him)) maybe it is weird but I am still sorry abou...more
Another heart-wrenching novel, with substantial reality to it...
Unlike the last one, this one isn't on the Indian background and hence, probably not much to identify with...but then again, it probably shows what existed in West few decades ago, might be the Indian truth today...
Just made me feel, adopting someone is really a nice cause...if only that wasn't a big taboo in the society...makes way more sense to give an existing person a better chance in life rather than bringing another angel on e...more
Unlike the last one, this one isn't on the Indian background and hence, probably not much to identify with...but then again, it probably shows what existed in West few decades ago, might be the Indian truth today...
Just made me feel, adopting someone is really a nice cause...if only that wasn't a big taboo in the society...makes way more sense to give an existing person a better chance in life rather than bringing another angel on e...more
There’s just one criticism of Lesley Pearse’s books that I must get off my chest, and that’s the horrid “chick-flick” style covers on her books (including the ones featuring photos of pretty women). My version of ‘Trust Me’ is particularly bad; yellow with pink bows and flowers and oversized pink and baby blue text. It’s so awful that I would not be seen reading it in public.
Thank goodness for Good Reads and Amazon reviews, as without having read them I’d never have picked up her books in a shop...more
Thank goodness for Good Reads and Amazon reviews, as without having read them I’d never have picked up her books in a shop...more
I feel for the children who suffer in the hands of crazy, immoral, and abusive adults. That said, I could never recommend a book that was so against the Catholic Church.
There are those who hurt people in all sorts of organizations and knowing that abusers can infiltrate the Sacred Catholic Church is not really surprising, as churches are full of people and people are sinners.
The entire Church is not to blame for the sinners who associate themselves with her. Just like all teachers and schools...more
There are those who hurt people in all sorts of organizations and knowing that abusers can infiltrate the Sacred Catholic Church is not really surprising, as churches are full of people and people are sinners.
The entire Church is not to blame for the sinners who associate themselves with her. Just like all teachers and schools...more
I was appalled by the shocking content of this book. I never could imagine so much evil could happen in modern times, though it seems it's based on true stories. I feel for these people.
I didn't give it 5 stars because it was a bit too much despair and violence for me.
I didn't give it 5 stars because it was a bit too much despair and violence for me.
This is one of my all time favourite books. What a wonderful read this is and I recommend it whenever I can. It is a really moving book and I just couldnt put it down. If you get the opportunity to read it please do.
The book is about two sisters whose father is wrongly imprisoned for killing their mother. They are sent to a convent orphanage where they are very badly treated by the nuns there. Eventually they become two of the first children to go on the Orphan Train to Australia where they are...more
The book is about two sisters whose father is wrongly imprisoned for killing their mother. They are sent to a convent orphanage where they are very badly treated by the nuns there. Eventually they become two of the first children to go on the Orphan Train to Australia where they are...more
Probably the best book I've ever read. The author makes you feel everything that the characters feel, you are truly thrown into Australia and every situation the girls find themselves in. Beautifully written with wonderful characters who you get to know so well. A must read!
Leslie does it again - utterly brilliant, don't hesitate to read this book, Lesley is the Queen of this kind of storytelling, her words just flow off the page and are so amazingly visual. Kudos to Lesley Pearse, she's a gem of an author.
This book was heartbreaking, I couldn't put it down..its the story of the survival of a child in the worst conditions imaginable under the guise of the church! This actually did go on..so I'm told.
This book was great for it’s very real content. It was about the Child Migration Scheme that placed thousands of British orphans into children’s homes in Australia.
The abuse is staggering. That any of these children turned into productive members of society is astounding, but many didn’t.
But, the story, it was fiction, and it was a very good story. From what I know and have experienced the emotions and the guilt and the life altering effects of feeling worthless, the author did a really good j...more
The abuse is staggering. That any of these children turned into productive members of society is astounding, but many didn’t.
But, the story, it was fiction, and it was a very good story. From what I know and have experienced the emotions and the guilt and the life altering effects of feeling worthless, the author did a really good j...more
This was a bitter sweet book to read because of the mental and sexual abuse carried out by people who should have been trusted. the victims were children and were therefore helpless. The Catholic church and the British and Australian governments have a lot to answer for.
As usual the author has told a story based in fact with such poignancy is amazing. It's hard to believe that these things happened during my lifetime.
As usual the author has told a story based in fact with such poignancy is amazing. It's hard to believe that these things happened during my lifetime.
Great read, made me ANGRY thinking how evil perverts hide behind a wimple or a white collar and destroy innocent, needy children's lives forever. They should hang.
A friend gave this book to me after she fell in love with it. A very moving deep read, enjoyed it myself and would recommend to others. Although contents is very dark
This was the best book ever.... I was in tears reading this book, people where mean ...
Thank you for this book it was am eye opener xx
Thank you for this book it was am eye opener xx
This shocking book is a must read. If anyone has any respect for the catholic church still, this book will surely kill it.
I actually found it hard to get into this book at first,but a few chapters in and I was hooked
Read this years ago. It is one that is still in my head as being a good read.
A really sad, moving and informative read.
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Such An Amazing book!
Painful, but excellent.
Brilliant ....
Jan 24, 2013
Giang Ngô
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so awesome!love it <3
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Fantástico! Foi o primeiro livro que li da Lesley Pearse e desde então sou fã dela! O livro é um romance mas reflete muito bem a pobreza extrema que existia na classe baixa do século XIX já que mostra os bairros pobres onde as raparigas com 14 anos se prostituíam para arranjar dinheiro para se sustentar e sustentar a família. É realmente um livro espetacular e um dos meus favoritos! Love Lesley Pearse <3
Another great Lesley Pearse novel. This is the third LP novel I have read, and another great page turner. The story is similar to the other two LP novels I have read. A young girl is taken advantage and hurt, and overcomes it to become a successful and caring adult, and finds love along the way. I can't wait to read another Lesley Pearse book, she has become one of my favorite authors.
'real page turner'
Feb 11, 2008
Cj
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Found on a book shelf and loved her stuff since
Would have to be my favourite one of hers. It showed the terrible things that occured post war when young children were sent to Australia and NZ and how some were treated. Has references to non fiction books which are also a good read.
Lesley always produces a great read from rags to riches. About time some of her books were made into movies don't you think??
Lesley always produces a great read from rags to riches. About time some of her books were made into movies don't you think??
This book is just... glorious. It's kind of epic and so moving and you hardly ever get to root for a heroine as much as within the pages of this book. I feel like a fool for tearing up as I remember it now.
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Lesley Pearse is one of the UK's best-loved novelists with fans across the globe and sales of over 2 million copies of her books to date. A true storyteller and a master of gripping storylines that keep the reader hooked from beginning to end, Pearse introduces you to characters that it is impossible not to care about or forget. There is no formula to her books or easily defined genre. Whether cri...more
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“You can't do anything about the past, it's done and can't be mended. But the future is different, if you just think what you really want and reach out and take it.”
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“Now, tomorrow you got to put on a happy face, not for me, nor May, or anyone else, just for yourself. 'Cause that's a magic trick I learned a long time ago, if you look like you're happy, you soon get to be.”
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