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The Orphanage
- The True Story of an Abused Convent Upbringing
- Narrated by: Emma Lowe
- Length: 8 hrs and 42 mins
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The Orphanage
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Publisher's Summary
Frances Reilly and her sisters were abandoned by their mother outside Nazareth House Convent - a Belfast orphanage run by nuns. Little did they know the unimaginable cruelty they'd endure within its walls.
Frances suffered horrifically at the hands of the Sisters: brutally beaten, worked like a slave, abused and molested, the convent regime stripped her of everything - education, innocence and childhood. But the hope of rescue or escape never left her.
Years later, Frances would face her demons in court, bringing to account those who so viciously stole her youth.
The Orphanage is her gripping, heart-breaking and inspiring story - the story of a child's spirit of survival.
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- Sammy
- 05-06-2023
Well written
A very good read. Well narrated. As a runaway from children’s institutions myself I could well understand her story. Children do not run away from supportive and loving homes (that every child needs) where they are comfortable or content living. I can not help but to like that strong defiant young girl and to admire the strong lady that survived to write this book. I hope Frances gets the justice that she deserves. Her book will provide something that many can relate to and not feel alone in their struggles. I’m sure her book will also help many.
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- Ally
- 04-10-2022
Courageous and Inspiring.
loved it, couldn't put this down. inspired by Frances and her strength to carry on and fight the horrors of her childhood.
loved the narrator as well as she brought the journey to life for the reader.
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- Anonymous User
- 14-04-2024
injustice
go to show how people that are beaten down are so scared that all hope is lost
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- Anonymous User
- 17-04-2024
Revealing and heart wrenching
I dearly hope that these institutions no longer exist. The pain, suffering and psychological trauma these children endured is mind-bending.
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- Anonymous User
- 15-02-2024
So sad yet captivating
Such a sad life that Frances led, but I’m so glad she came out the other end. I held my breath so many times. A must read! Glad you got them nuns in the end!!
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