LITTLE PRISONERS: How a childhood was stolen and a trust betrayed Jane Elliott Summary Jane Elliott fell into the hands of her sadistic and brutal stepfather when she was 4 years old. Jane Elliott fell into the hands of her sadistic and brutal stepfather when she was 4 years old. Her story is both inspiring and horrifying. Kept a virtual prisoner in a fortress-like house and treated to daily and ritual abuse, Jane nonetheless managed to lose herself in a fantasy world which would keep her spirit alive. Equally as horrifying as the physical abuse Jane suffered, were the mental games her tormentor played – getting his kicks from seeing Jane humiliated, confused, crushed and defeated at every turn. Her family and neighbourhood were all terrified of Jane's stepfather so no-one held out a rescuing hand. So Jane had to help herself. When she was 21 she ran away with her baby daughter and boyfriend to start a new life in hiding. Several years on she found the courage to go to the police. A court case followed where Jane bravely stood up against the unrepentant aggressor she so feared. He was jailed for 17 years. Jane's family took his side. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 336 pages · Paperback By Jane Elliott Details ISBN: 9780007208937 Author: Jane Elliott Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Language: English Publication date: 5 September 2005 Condition: Used – Like New About the authors Jane Elliott and Andrew Crofts · Publisher: HarperCollins UK More about this book Reviews Elliott offers this harrowing memoir of 17 years of sexual and emotional child abuse followed by her escape and ultimate redemption.
