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“Wow! What a heart-wrenching and breathtaking true story… Oh my heart… Read it with a tissue but with an open heart. Reader’s review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I’m not sure how many times I had to put this book down because my teary eyes were too useless to read, but there were so many… ten very emotional stars! All stars! Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘There are no words! I could hardly put this book down. I was blown away by this true story…so great! Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
1939. Seventeen-year-old Nora Jennings has lived her life assured of a bright and happy future – until one night of passion has more disastrous consequences than she ever imagined. Recognized as morally defective and sectioned off under the Mental Deficiency Act, she is forced to endure years of unspeakable cruelty by those who are supposed to care for her.
1981. When psychiatrist Janet Humphreys encounters Nora, who is severely hospitalized and still living in the hospital more than forty years after her incarceration, she knows she must help Nora rediscover living. But as she works to help Nora overcome her past, Janet realizes that she must finally face her past.
Based on a true story, this novel is a powerful novel about the power of the human spirit that will stay with you long after you turn the last page. Perfect for fans of The Girl in the Letter and Philomena.
Readers love The Girl Behind The Gates:
“I have never been so emotionally moved by a book before and Nora you will stay in my heart long after this story is over” Reader’s Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Wow is all I can say. This book is definitely a tearjerker. It’s even more heartbreaking to know it’s based on a true story… It’s a beautiful story of healing… The characters are wonderful” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
It’s been a long time since I read a book that I couldn’t put down. This was the book… I was hooked from the start… Would I recommend this book? A hundred times more than the reader’s review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“An emotionally wrenching story with characters that will touch you all in this book. I really felt for Nora and her life… Brilliant’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The beautiful and emotional writing will engage you from the beginning to the end. This is one of the best books I have ever read…a must read for everyone. It will stay with you forever. Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“This book was so good… it was a beautiful and heartwarming story of a woman who was once lost and found again” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
What an amazing story based on truth. I can’t believe that such things really happened. This is an incredible story of how one woman overcame the most incredible obstacles. Reader review
Praise of the girl behind the gates:
convincing Throbbing… heart wrenching. It’s just beautiful, everyone should read this wonderful book by Renita DeSilva
Gail Thompson “A harrowing, harrowing but ultimately heartwarming novel.”
A powerful and emotional novel. I was moved to tears by the ending and would certainly not hesitate to recommend it’ Jill Childs
“A powerful story of trust, compassion, healing – and the transformative power of love, which can breathe new life into a broken soul” – Sharon Moss

From the publisher

ASIN: B0847KDV8W
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Access: Learn more
Release date: May 28, 2020
Language: English
File size: 2.7 MB
Screen Reader: Supported
Advanced typesetting: Enabled
X-ray: active
Word Wise: Active
Print length: 386 pages
ISBN-13: 978-1529374551
Page scrolling: activated
Best Sellers Rank: #203 in the Kindle Store (See Top 100 in the Kindle Store) #1 in Mental Illness #1 in Social & Cultural History #1 in Women’s History eBooks
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