The Boy Grows Up ― The Inspirational Story of His Journey from Broken Boy to Family Man

The son of the Yorkshire Ripper's first victim tells the story of his childhood of neglect and abuse after the murder of his mother Wilma McCann.

Richard McCann lives in Leeds. Since finishing his first book he has been studying how families can survive and recover after trauma, while also becoming a Samaritan. He is also involved in SAMM (Support after Murder and Manslaughter). He has been contacted by readers from all over the world wanting to share their own experiences. He is currently studying for a degree in Social Policy at Leeds University.


From the Hardcover edition.