A Lost Child is a raw, unflinching memoir of survival, told by a man the system failed—but never managed to break.
From being locked in a dark closet as a child, to years spent moving through foster homes, group institutions, and abusive authority figures, John recounts a childhood defined by neglect, violence, and betrayal. Labeled a “troublemaker,” he was passed from place to place, punished instead of protected, and silenced when he finally tried to speak the truth.
Yet this is not just a story of trauma—it is a story of endurance.
Against overwhelming odds, Dedecker survives addiction, homelessness, institutional abuse, and repeated losses. Through sheer determination and the rare kindness of a few people who refused to give up on him, he rebuilds his life: becoming a soldier, a police officer, a father, and ultimately a man who fights for justice not only for himself, but for others like him.
Written with brutal honesty and hard-earned clarity, A Lost Child gives voice to those who grew up unseen—and offers hope to anyone still searching for a way forward.
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. A Lost Child is a raw, unflinching memoir of survival, told by a man the system failed-but never managed to break.From being locked in a dark closet as a child, to years spent moving through foster homes, group institutions, and abusive authority figures, John recounts a childhood defined by neglect, violence, and betrayal. Labeled a "troublemaker," he was passed from place to place, punished instead of protected, and silenced when he finally tried to speak the truth. Yet this is not just a story of trauma-it is a story of endurance. Against overwhelming odds, Dedecker survives addiction, homelessness, institutional abuse, and repeated losses. Through sheer determination and the rare kindness of a few people who refused to give up on him, he rebuilds his life: becoming a soldier, a police officer, a father, and ultimately a man who fights for justice not only for himself, but for others like him. Written with brutal honesty and hard-earned clarity, A Lost Child gives voice to those who grew up unseen-and offers hope to anyone still searching for a way forward. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798248288847
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