Hell On The Way To Heaven, BY CHRISSIE FOSTER WITH PAUL KENNEDY, BANTAM AUSTRALIA, $34.95.
Chrissie Foster’s experience is almost beyond belief. Two of her three daughters were abused by a paedophile priest, leading to the suicide of one and the secret alcoholism of another, who was severely disabled in a drunken car accident.
The Fosters drew Australia’s attention to their story during World Youth Day in 2008 and here Chrissie tells of learning of her daughters’ abuse, the suffering it caused and her anger at the response of the Catholic Church. The subject matter is heavy, but readers will find Chrissie’s style is readable and her honesty about her emotions – shock, anger, fears for her girls – puts a personal, engaging spin on a difficult issue.
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