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Toy Cars

By: Nathan Spiteri
Narrated by: Nathan Spiteri
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It was a day like any other, crystal blue sky and warm summer air, as young Nathan Spiteri walked into a change room at a familiar public swimming pool and would experience a turn of events that would change his innocent life forever. In this powerful, and vulnerable memoir, Spiteri writes about the trauma of being brutally abused, groomed and guided by the actions and lies of a vicious pedophile.

This is a “coming-of-age story”, a tour-de-force that ushers the listener into the world of abuse and its aftermath, including the lessons learned through pain and self-examination. Spiteri offers a cautionary tale for all parents who are raising children and an anthem of survival for anyone who has suffered the difficulties of youth. In words poetic as well as raw and real, he paints a stunning masterpiece of triumph over tragedy; a powerful canvas of self-discovery, therapeutic growth, and self-love. In our search for a better life, Toy Cars proves that love and healing are possible.

©2021 Nathan Spiteri (P)2021 Nathan Spiteri
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Great book

Raw unfiltered, necessary and healing. It has so many positive messages for survivors. Thank you.

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Haunting, Raw & Powerful--a must read

As an avid reader, I do not shy away from a good memoir, but I did not expect to feel so much when listening to Nathan's words. It was gripping and powerful much like Gornick's Fierce Attachments and harrowing like Mississippi Sissy by Sessums. I had to put it away and catch my breath---to get through the violent abuse he describes without getting too overwhelmed. His narrative was filled with detailed memories of his family, siblings, friends. He takes the reader right back to his childhood with details of the era. He reminds you that this is an 8 year old being ripped away from any normalcy forever---being groomed and mind fu**ed--which to me is the most damaging. It was so honest and real. And the message---the triumph---so powerful and definitely worth the emotional rollercoaster. Thank you, Nathan!

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Incredible 10/10

Absolutely incredible book. EVERYONE needs to listen to or read this book. I’ve been on my healing path for 12 years and reading this book now has assisted me leaps and bounds. For those who haven’t suffered from abuse it will educate you on behaviors of friends and loved ones who have and who haven’t been able to ask for help themselves.
All the love and all the light.

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Good reminder what some go through - Nathan is bold and brave

Raw, honest, heartbreaking at times. Good storyteller as you felt like you were walking the journey with him. It was a brave story to tell that will benefit so many survivors of sexual abuse. To those that have gone through similar experiences- be strong. There are so many people with you. Take courage and talk to someone. God bless Nathan.

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