The more i hear lauren books abuse narrative, the more i believe that at the very least, her story is an embellishment of what really happened, and at worst, it is a complete fabrication. Flores had been given a background check and came highly recommended. In 1996, prominent florida lobbyist ron book and his wife hired a honduran immigrant named waldina flores to be a nanny for their 11yearold daughter. Walking under tuttle causeway, sex abuse victim, daughter. In 1996, prominent florida lobbyist ron book and his wife hired a honduran immigrant named waldina flores to be a nanny for their 11yearold daughter, lauren, in their home in plantation, outside fort lauderdale. The hunt for child sex abusers is happening in the wrong. Convicted molester gets longer sentence orlando sentinel. Lauren book was eleven years old when her new nanny, waldina flores, joined the family. Waldina flores ruled the little florida girls life, alternately showering her with affection and then beating and raping her.
In 1996, book and his wife hired a honduran immigrant named waldina flores to be a nanny for then11year old lauren. Jan 17, 2019 the more i hear lauren books abuse narrative, the more i believe that at the very least, her story is an embellishment of what really happened, and at worst, it is a complete fabrication. Jan 29, 2012 for six years, lauren book was sexually abused by her nanny. Dec 10, 2018 our nanny, waldina flores, was a pedophile who destroyed my daughters childhood with frequent sexual, physical and emotional abuse. At age 16, lauren first discloses the abuse she endured for six years at the hands of her livein nanny, waldina flores, and learns that she is one of 42 million survivors of child sexual abuse in the u. Outside the courtroom, book said waldina flores was a good person who made a bad mistake. The couple had already cycled through numerous nannies who didnt work out and felt fortunate to find waldina flores, who seemed attentive, efficient. She stuck her tongue in books mouth and pulled the gum out. Lauren book passes her first set of state laws to protect children from sexual abuse and better serve survivors, the first of nearly two dozen legislative victories in this arena. The couple had already cycled through numerous nannies who didnt work out and felt fortunate to find waldina flores, who seemed attentive, efficient, and firmhanded. At night or when no one was nearby, flores beat and raped book. Lauren, who had never even kissed a boy her own age, was confused and ashamed and accepted flores explanation that it was a sign of love. Oct 02, 2009 book was 11 years old when her nanny, waldina flores, angered because the little girl was chewing gum, disciplined her in a bizarre way. Perhaps a year into her tenure, flores began sexually abusing lauren.
Lauren book says that when she was sexually abused as a child by her familys nanny from the time she was 11 until 17 she. Laurens kids was founded by books daughter, lauren. Untouchable makes the case for more lenient sex offender. Our nanny, waldina flores, was a pedophile who destroyed my daughters childhood with frequent sexual, physical and emotional abuse. Lauren book, a child abuse prevention advocate and daughter of a veteran tallahassee lobbyist, will officially launch her campaign for state senate on tuesday. Waldina flores, who was sentenced to 15 years in prison on child molestation charges in 2002. As lauren book hints at run, some question if her charity. Join facebook to connect with lauren flores and others you may know.
Thats not music to the ears of ron book, the powerhouse south florida lobbyist who, compelled by his daughter laurens horrifying sexual abuse at the hands of their nanny waldina flores seen. Think again, lauren s childhood was filled with abuse, neglect, and trying to discover who she was. Its ok to tell, a memoir of lauren books childhood. Oct 16, 2002 she may have tarnished my childhood, but she cannot hurt my adulthood, lauren said. Lesbian sitter molested influential lobbyists daughter. Waldina flores, the nanny, lived with book and her family in miami. Book created a charity, lauren s kids, in 2007 to fight for stronger penalties for sex offenders. Lauren book walks among grimy tents, wooden shanties, cardboard boxes. Flores had been backgroundchecked and came highly recommended. For six years, lauren book was sexually abused by her nanny. With a strong history of standing up for children and those who have no voice, lauren is exactly the right person at exactly the right time.
In 2002, after being encouraged by her boyfriend, lauren confessed to her therapist, who in turn called her parents. Child sex abuse affects everyone involved, including siblings. Flores didnt respond to a letter requesting an interview. Feb 02, 2011 in its ok to tell, 25 year old lauren book goes back over a decade to recall the moment she was first abused mentally, sexually, and physically by a person who she was supposed to trust and who lived with her family 247. Lots of people lie about their stories for various reasons. Book created laurens kids to help prevent sexual assault.
Walking under tuttle causeway, sex abuse victim, daughter of. Sex abuse victim says predator laws may have backfired. Miami sex abuse victim finishes fourth walk across florida. Senator lauren book bills to watch out for and oppose. Sex abuse victim says predator laws may have backfired miami herald 10. Following graduation, she taught for one year in miamidade public schools. In its ok to tell, 25 year old lauren book goes back over a decade to recall the moment she was first abused mentally, sexually, and physically by a person who she was supposed to trust and who lived with her family 247. Sb 1214 creates a rebittable presumption of dangerousness to. Dec 23, 2011 lauren book s father, ronald, says that while their nanny abused only lauren, his middle and youngest children continue to deal with an inherited bundle of baggage.
Apr 05, 2018 lauren book eventually told a psychiatrist, and flores was arrested and ultimately sentenced to 25 years in prison. Its ok to tell, a memoir of lauren book s childhood. Lauren book was raped and beaten by the nanny waldina flores. Is lauren books charity being used for political gain. Lauren book eventually told a psychiatrist what was happening, and flores was arrested. Lauren was shocked one night when flores stuck her tongue in her mouth.
As deadline approaches for homeless exoffenders in florida. As lauren commenced therapy, book began campaigning for stricter sexoffender laws. She hit me and bruised me where my parents wouldnt look. I was beaten every dayawaldy was very smart, like all predators are. Think again, laurens childhood was filled with abuse, neglect, and trying to discover who she was. Ed, is an internationally respected and renowned child advocate, former classroom teacher, bestselling author, and florida state senator. Lauren frances book born october 12, 1984 is an american politician who serves in the florida senate representing the 32nd district. She is also one of 42 million survivors of child sexual abuse living in the u. Book was 11 years old when her nanny, waldina flores, angered. Perhaps a year into her tenure, she began sexually abusing lauren, though it would be more accurate to describe what she did as torture. Log in or sign up for facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. Critics blast new york as a national shame for failing. She stuck her tongue in book s mouth and pulled the gum out.
Local rape victim program gets visit from child sexual. Book graduated from the university of miami in 2008 with a bachelors degree in elementary education. Apr 27, 2018 lauren book eventually told a psychiatrist, and flores was arrested and ultimately sentenced to 25 years in prison. Nannyrape victim fights for homeless predators abc news. Starting in 2010, book annually leads walk in my shoes, a 1,500mile 2,400 km walk from key west, florida, to tallahassee, florida. Lauren book laurens kids child sexual abuse survivor. The followingyear, flores was convicted of sexual battery and lewd and lascivious. This morning in court, waldina flores pictured, above, formerly the book family baby sitter, apologized to the entire book family for five years of sexual abuse that started when her victim was 12 years old, and accepted a plea deal. Jan 29, 2012 lauren book, now 25, was 11 years old when her new nanny, waldina flores, joined the family. Outside the courtroom, book said waldina flores was a good. As deadline approaches for homeless exoffenders in.
For seven years, lauren book has traveled the world with a simple message. After flores gathered her things, book dropped her off at a gas station and later contacted the police. Local rape victim program gets visit from child sexual abuse. Thats not music to the ears of ron book, the powerhouse south florida lobbyist who, compelled by his daughter lauren s horrifying sexual abuse at the hands of their nanny waldina flores seen. Lauren book was raped and beaten by the nanny waldina.
She designed an abuse prevention curriculum for implementation in florida kindergartens. Child sex abuse affects everyone involved, including. Lauren book eventually told a psychiatrist, and flores was arrested and ultimately sentenced to 25 years in prison. Lauren book went on to found a nonprofit that promotes sexual abuse prevention, of which ron book is the chair. As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, lauren book is the face behind some of the states toughest sexoffender laws laws she says have had unintended consequences. Lesbian sitter molested influential lobbyists daughter for. Lauren book passes her first set of state laws to protect children from sexual abuse and better serve survivors, the first of nearly. Mar 24, 2011 lauren book, now 25, was 11 years old when her new nanny, waldina flores, joined the family.
I know theres good in her, and i forgive her, said book, who turns 18 today. Jan 08, 2018 lauren book, daughter of lobbyist ron book, founder of laurens kids one of the states highest funded charities, advocate for punitive sex offender registration laws and state senator, has sponsored some bills that will be on our radar and we will be opposing this legislative session. I was physically, emotionally, and sexually abused for six years as a child by my familys livein nanny, waldina. A story of hope and recovery lauren book lauren book, now 25, was 11 years old when her new nanny, waldina flores, joined the family. Lauren book is the democrat we need fighting for our county and for our values. Lauren book, age, in aventura, florida, in the spring of 1997. Jan 23, 2018 in 1996, prominent florida lobbyist ron book and his wife hired a honduran immigrant named waldina flores to be a nanny for their 11yearold daughter, lauren, in their home in plantation, outside fort lauderdale. I read this book and three days and as i read, i saw pieces of my life. Our nanny, waldina flores, was a pedophile who destroyed my daughters. She fled to oklahoma and was arrested one month later while coaching a 10yearold girls soccer. Lauren book is a person of below average intelligence who brings little to the table. Book created a charity, laurens kids, in 2007 to fight for stronger penalties for sex offenders. I was beaten every daywaldy was very smart, like all predators are. Lauren book, right, with her nanny waldina flores, who was convicted of sexually abusing book and subjecting her to years of rape, physical beatings and emotional abuse.
Jan 12, 2019 thats not music to the ears of ron book, the powerhouse south florida lobbyist who, compelled by his daughter laurens horrifying sexual abuse at the hands of their nanny waldina flores seen. From prison, flores wrote declarations of love, interspersed with requests for money in the letters sent to lauren book, said the victims father, ron book. For the next six years, lauren endured daily sexual and physical abuse. Lauren book, daughter of lobbyist ron book, founder of laurens kids one of the states highest funded charities, advocate for punitive sex offender registration laws and state senator, has sponsored some bills that will be on our radar and we will be opposing this legislative session.
Lauren book to be honored for her work in speaking out. Mar 08, 2011 lauren book, now 25, was 11 years old when her new nanny, waldina flores, joined the family. Waldina flores, is serving a 25year sentence in florida state. A residential ministry deals with the sex offender. Broward county da 12 the letters my healing journey begins 14 how i became an advocate. For the next six years lauren endured daily sexual and physical. I thought sexual abuse only happened to other peoples. For the next six years lauren endured daily sexual and physical abuse. Book was 11 years old when her nanny, waldina flores, angered because the little girl was chewing gum, disciplined her in a bizarre way. I really dont wish any harm on waldy, lauren book told the court, referring to. Lauren book, now 25, was 11 years old when her new nanny, waldina flores, joined the family. Waldina flores ruled the little florida girls life, alternately showering. The following year, flores was convicted of sexual battery and lewd and lascivious behavior toward lauren, and received a 25year sentence, which shes serving at a prison in ocala. The hunt for child sex abusers is happening in the wrong places.
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