From childhood abuse to alcoholism - Kenilworth author releases autobiography

By James Smith 12th Apr 2025

Libby Thompson with body art done by her daughter Grace (image supplied)
Libby Thompson with body art done by her daughter Grace (image supplied)

Spring View Publications is "pleased to announce" the publication of local author Libby Thompson's new book Undone – my journey from abuse and addiction to freedom.

The Libby you meet today is a successful beauty therapist from Kenilworth, Warwickshire – friendly and approachable with a lovely family – but life has not always been this way.

Undone is her story of survival from childhood abuse and spiral into alcoholism, but also her path to freedom through her Christian faith, drawing on CS Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia to illustrate the journey.

Undone – my journey from abuse and addiction to freedom (image supplied)

Libby says: "I find the fact that I have written this book laughable because I have dyslexia and only really started reading in the last few years, but I have a story to tell.

"If you're facing similar challenges, struggling with a difficult childhood or an addiction, or are supporting someone who is, I've written Undone in the hope it will encourage and inspire you.

"There can be better times ahead."

Undone is released on 24 April 2025 – a special date for Libby as it marks the third anniversary of becoming sober.

It is available from Kenilworth Books and online.

Come and meet Libby at her book signing at Kenilworth Baptist Church, Farmer Ward Road, Kenilworth at midday on Sunday 27 April or at Kenilworth Books in Talisman Square on Saturday 7 June. 

Libby Thompson's new book Undone is out this April (image supplied)

     

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