The Devil At Home: The horrific true story of a woman held captive
Rachel Williams
Mar 2018 · Random House
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‘He pushed open the door, and I saw that he was pulling something out of a bag he was carrying. It was a gun – a sawn-off shotgun.’
Featured on ITV's Lorraine with Michael Sheen and Rachel Williams.
Darren was funny and attractive, and 21-year-old Rachel fell head-over-heels for him; it wasn’t long before they moved in together, and she fell pregnant with his child. But his inner demons soon surfaced... Weakened and alone, Rachel was beaten and tormented by him for 18 years, until one day, Darren turned up at her place of work with a shotgun and left her for dead. But her ordeal wasn’t over...
Devastating yet inspiring, Rachel’s story of hope tells of how you can always find the light, even in the very darkest of times.
‘Incredibly poignant and powerful.’ – Victoria Derbyshire
‘Transformative. Life changing.’ – Michael Sheen
Featured on ITV's Lorraine with Michael Sheen and Rachel Williams.
Darren was funny and attractive, and 21-year-old Rachel fell head-over-heels for him; it wasn’t long before they moved in together, and she fell pregnant with his child. But his inner demons soon surfaced... Weakened and alone, Rachel was beaten and tormented by him for 18 years, until one day, Darren turned up at her place of work with a shotgun and left her for dead. But her ordeal wasn’t over...
Devastating yet inspiring, Rachel’s story of hope tells of how you can always find the light, even in the very darkest of times.
‘Incredibly poignant and powerful.’ – Victoria Derbyshire
‘Transformative. Life changing.’ – Michael Sheen
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4.8
38 reviews
Hannah Grainger
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November 6, 2021
such a sad read but so very close to home, you honestly don't know what goes on behind closed doors until the victim has the strength to speak out. I went through similar situation, minus the shooting and it was sole destroying to see the person I was to what I became due to domestic abuse. I got out with horrendous scars but I'm a live x
Karen Devereaux
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October 3, 2018
Truly moving heartbreaking story. The loss of a child is the most hardest thing for anyone to overcome. Rachels sheer strength and determination to carry on is inspirational. What a beautiful wonderful person. You must read her story as painful and heart wrenching as it is
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VJ H
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April 27, 2018
Wow what an inspiration this lady is! A compelling true story about a woman
who is literally sent to hell and back, in her own words. A mother's love
is stronger than anything, truly heartbreaking and inspirational at the
same time, 100% recommend this book!
4 people found this review helpful
About the author
Rachel Williams is a survivor of over 18 years of domestic abuse at the hands of her ex-husband. Now an active campaigner, she is the ambassador for Welsh Women’s Aid and Llanelli Women’s Aid, as well as a pioneer for Safelives. She lives in South Wales with her husband Mike, and this is her first book.
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