Stolen Faith by James Mcveigh
American soldier James McCann's family are celebrating his life when they find a wartime letter that changes everything. They have a half-sister, born in an Irish mother & baby home, stolen by nuns and exported to the US. Their search for justice exposes the darkest corners of Irish history.a definite page-turner
* Andersonstown News, North Belfast New *a very readable account of the abuse of power and how it has affected so manyIt uses true events effectively and would make a harrowing introduction to anyone unaware of Ireland’s appalling treatment of unmarried mothers and their babies in the not too distant past
-- Irish ExaminerBorn in Belfast in 1964, James McVeigh studied to be an engineer for a year but, after the Hunger Strikes and the death of Bobby Sands, joined the IRA and became involved in the conflict.
While in prison, he studied with the Open University and achieved an Honours Degree in History. Upon release he went on to attend Queens University and achieved his Masters Degree in Human Rights. He joined Sinn Féin and became the head of the party in Belfast, and served as a counsillor for 8 years. Stolen Faith is his first novel.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781788492942 |
| ISBN 10 | 1788492943 |
| Title | Stolen Faith |
| Author | James Mcveigh |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | O'Brien Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2022-02-28 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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