A Mother's Story

Rosie Batty · Bryce Corbett

Oct 2015 · Sold by HarperCollins

About this ebook

An updated edition of the profoundly moving and inspiring memoir from Australia's domestic violence crusader, Rosie Batty.

Rosie Batty knows pain no woman should have to suffer. Her son was killed by his father in a violent incident in February 2014, a horrendous event that shocked not only the nation, but the world. Greg Anderson murdered his 11-year-old son Luke and was then shot by police at the Tyabb cricket oval. Rosie had suffered years of family violence, and had had intervention and custody orders in place in an effort to protect herself and her son. Rosie has since become an outspoken and dynamic crusader against domestic violence, winning hearts and mind all over Australia with her compassion, courage, grace and forgiveness. In January 2015, Rosie was named Australian of the Year, 2015. Inspiring, heartfelt and profoundly moving, this is Rosie's story.

A percentage of royalties from sales of this book are going to the Luke Batty Foundation.

'A brave, resolute and heart-breaking tale' Sydney Morning Herald

'Every Australian should read this book' Tracey Spicer

'Just finished A Mother's Story. Loved it. Cried. Got angry. Important book, beautifully written' Juanita Phillips

'This highly emotional book ... She suffers but she is not a victim. Batty is comforting and terrifying. She is protector and avenger... She has moral authority and dignity ... compelling' ABR

Ratings and reviews

A misandrist look at domestic violence. Husband dies and son died. And she was hi-fiving people and laughing a day later. Given an opportunity by liberals she turned to the greens and feminism. Hate filled book should be banned.

I'm sorry but all the pictures in the media of her smiling literally beaming smiles one year after her son was murdered is shocking!! I would never smile again !!! she seems to be living a jolly old life not behaving like the mother of a murdered child by his own father !!!

Cant belive she can act so strong now that her son and ex are dead. Was obviously to much for her to do when her son was begging not to go to his dads. Mummys need weekends too huh?

About the author

In an incident that shocked Australia, Rosie Batty's 11-year-old son was killed by his father in a violent incident in February 2014. Greg Anderson murdered Luke Batty at cricket training and was then himself shot by police. Rosie has since become a passionate campaigner on the issue of family violence. She won the Pride of Australia Award in 2014, and was named Australian of the Year in January 2015.