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Post by susanmay on Sept 16, 2008 15:02:41 GMT
"I promised that I would one day write a book and tell the world about the home for unmarried mothers. I have at last kept my promise." In Ireland, 1951, the young June Goulding took up a position as midwife in a home for unmarried mothers run by the Sacred Heart nuns. What she witnessed there was to haunt her for the next fifty years. It was a place of secrets, lies and cruelty. A place where women picked grass by hand and tarred roads whilst heavily pregnant. Where they were denied any contact with the outside world; denied basic medical treatment and abused for their 'sins'; where, after the birth, they were forced into hard labour in the convent for three years. But worst of all was that the young women were expected to raise their babies during these three years so that they could then be sold - given up for adoption in exchange for a donation to the nuns. Shocked by the nuns' inhumane treatment of the frightened young women, June risked her job to bring some light into their dark lives. June's memoir tells the story of twelve women's experiences in this home and of the hardships they endured, but also the kindness she offered them, and the hope she was able to bring.I promised that I would one day write a book and tell the world about the home for unmarried mothers. I have at last kept my promise.
I’m reading this book at the moment. I’d highly recommend it. June Goulding is such a sweet person. The book is written with such dignity – not only for herself but for the girls also.
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Post by claire on Oct 11, 2008 17:58:15 GMT
I have just finished reading and it was so very sad. I know there has been a lot about these places for poor unfortunate girls that find themselves pregnant but this book was different. It was told through the eyes of a midwife and how she was pulled between two worlds.
Who would like to read this one, it's a quick read.
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Post by Oonagh on Oct 13, 2008 14:41:57 GMT
can i borrow it please??
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Post by claire on Oct 13, 2008 17:26:05 GMT
ok it's yours
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Post by Oonagh on Oct 13, 2008 20:03:12 GMT
thanks claire. x
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