Emily Brown...A Chance for Life (Volume 1)

By Linda Bagnall

Emily Brown...A Chance for LifeWhat would you do if you realised a vulnerable teenage girl you knew was being systematically abused and because of circumstance you were her only hope?This is the soul searching position Neil Woodman finds himself in. A young man with a clear vision of where he wants to be in life and through hard work and good fortune is achieving his goals. He accidentally witnesses his young neighbour, Emily Brown, being abused by her mother. The subsequent revelations about Emily's life involve Neil deeper and deeper in a situation from which there does not seem to be any escape.Can Neil offer Emily the sanctuary she desperately needs by sacrificing the independent life he is creating for himself or should he walk away before it's too late? Is it just pity that has driven Neil's desire to help so far or is a more personal emotion being unwittingly nurtured?This is the first book in the series introducing the life of seventeen year old Emily Brown. Emily is an English girl, born in the 1950s. It is a time where isolation is highlighted further by the absence of mobile phones or social networking on the internet. People keep their affairs to themselves and, generally speaking, what goes on behind closed doors is considered nobody else's business.Although some professional support is available, it has significant limitations and especially for older children. Despite awareness of child abuse being raised in the late 1800s there are still no clearly defined procedures to follow over 80 years later that will guarantee Emily's safety. In the absence of a professional solution, the only remaining option seems to be personal involvement.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1490445307
• ISBN13: 9781490445304
• Release Date: June 2013
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.8" x 6.0"