Wild Swans author recalls screams of girl next door being beaten by father as she backs Brick by Brick campaign

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Worldwide best-selling author Jung Chang has backed The Independent’s Brick by Brick campaign after recalling horrifying memories of domestic abuse just a few doors away from where she lived. open image in gallery Author Jung Chang has spoken out in support of The Independent’s Brick by Brick campaign Actor Joely Richardson and Bend It Like Beckham director Gurinder Chadha also announced yesterday that they are supporting the campaign. open image in gallery A computer-generated image of the house The Independent and Refuge will build The house, which will be the first company Persimmon Homes has ever built for domestic abuse survivors, will also contain toys for children who may have been forced to flee suddenly and are without their usual possessions. Please donate now to the Brick by Brick campaign, launched by The Independent and charity Refuge, to help raise £300,000 to build a safe space for women where they can escape domestic abuse, rebuild their lives and make new futures.