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Chapter one

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Chrissie's story


  Chapter one


  1. The early years
  2. Fear of death
  3. ‘Nuisance’
  4. De-lousing
  5. Broken biscuits
  6. Collapse
  7. School line up
  8. Parasites
  9. Shame
  10. Christmas cinders


11.  Rag doll

12.  Free dinners

13.  Steel drums

14.  Horseradishes

15.  Fierce dog

16.  A pittance

17.  Dregs

18.  Our Lady

19.  Humiliation

20. Kicked door

21.  Rambling

22.  Unrepentant

23.  Shrieking

24.  Laughter

25.  Crying

26.  Chocolate

27.  Contented sleep

28.  Finding jobs

29.  Syrup in the till

30.  A dandy

31.  A nicer place

32.  Enjoyment

33.  Wild flowers

34.  Very proud

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