Crying in the Dark
Crying in the Dark
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Summary
Bobby and Micky are controlled from beyond the grave by their evil father. Mina has Downs Syndrome and is desperate to be like everyone else. Sylvie is being pimped by her father. Larry and Francey are scarcely human after an upbringing of cruelty. This story is about how one man tried to give hope and a future to these wounded children.
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Crying in the Dark by Shane Dunphy
Four extraordinary true stories ... Bobby and Micky, six and four, controlled from beyond the grave by their evil father ... Mina, seventeen, who has Downs Syndrome, desperate to be like everyone else, falling into the hands of men who abuse her trust ... Sylvie, a fourteen-year-old mother being pimped by her father ... Twins Larry and Francey, ten, scarcely human after an upbringing of savage and unimaginable cruelty ... One inspiring account of how one man got to know these wounded children and tried to give them hope - and a future.
In fifteen years as a child protection worker, Shane Dunphy saw children growing up in horrific situations. He also saw their amazing ability to survive those unpromising beginnings. Shane is now a tutor on childcare courses and a respected commentator on child protection issues.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780141031354 |
| ISBN 10 | 0141031352 |
| Title | Crying in the Dark |
| Author | Shane Dunphy |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2007-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |