Pete Doherty: My Prodigal Son
A Child in Trouble, a Family Ripped Apart, the Extraordinary Story of a Mother's Love
$42.32
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
1 September 2007
Summary
For over three years, Jacqueline Doherty has watched her rock star son’s messy descent into drug addiction. Every step of the way has been charted by a hungry media, and every step has been agony for a loving mum. Pete Doherty’s celebrity means his addiction has become public property. But Jacqueline is a private person, and her painful account is that of any mum—or any parent—trying to help a child in trouble.
This is the compelling story of Pete’s childhood, his burgeoning talent, h…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780755316090 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0755316096 |
| Author: | Jacqueline Doherty |
| Publisher: | Headline Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Headline Review |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 1 September 2007 |
| Weight: | 190g |
| Dimensions: | 19mm x 130mm x 197mm |
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Critics Review
‘An extraordinary book… A frank and moving portrait.’
A great book. - Sun
A great book. - SunThe book, tenderly and honestly written, provides an astonishing insight into the devastating impact of her son’s addiction… It will hold deep resonance for thousands of parents who have seen their children seduced by the twisted glamour of drugs. - Daily MailAn extraordinary book… A frank and moving portrait. - Mail on SundayA heartbreaking tale. - Heat[A] heart-rending, loving and sometimes amusing book. - Scotland on Sunday magazineJacqueline Doherty
Jacqueline Doherty was born in Liverpool and has worked as a Registered Nurse for 34 years. She is the wife of an army major, a mother of three, and has lived in Germany, Holland, Cyprus, Northern Ireland and throughout England for the past 30 years. She is a tireless fundraiser and events volunteer for charitable organisations, receiving a commendation in 2003 for her valuable contribution to the community.
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