The Family Friend

By Matt Lowe

Matt Lowe's childhood was outwardly idyllic. He was part of a large loving family and lived comfortably on the Norfolk coast. Yet unnoticed by his parents and peers he was being abused by a young man who had been welcomed into the family fold...in the guise of the perfect family friend.

Jeremy was intelligent artistic and fantastic with children. A real-life Peter Pan he was loved by the children and trusted by the adults. He was particularly fond of Matt and would organise outings and treats every weekend just for the two of them. But from the start the relationship had a sinister side; one that Matt instinctively knew must remain hidden.

Written with heart-wrenching candour Matt's story is an unusually insightful and moving account of how one small boy endured many years of sexual and psychological abuse and how without realising those closest to him allowed it to happen.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0091912261
• ISBN13: 9780091912260
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Ebury Press
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 7.8"