Whispering Hope by Nancy Costello
The harrowing account of five women who were confined in Magdalene Laundries in Ireland.
Despite its distressing content, WHISPERING HOPE deserves to be recognized as an important bookIt finally gives a voice to women who were once to ashamed or too traumatized to talk about their Magdalene experiences. SUNDAY BUSINESS POST This harrowing but important book tells the stories of five women who were confined in Ireland's notorious Magdalene laundries... A courageous tale of human resilience. THE LADY
Nancy Costello, Kathleen Legg, Diane Croghan, Marie Slattery and Marina Gambold were confined in Magdalene Laundries in Ireland during the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Through the group Magdalene Survivors Together, founded by documentary and filmmaker Steven O'Riordan, they fought for justice and in 2013 won compensation and an apology from the Irish State.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781409160847 |
| ISBN 10 | 140916084X |
| Title | Whispering Hope |
| Author | Nancy Costello |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Orion Publishing Co |
| Year published | 2015-05-28 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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