Whispering Hope
the true story of the magdalene women
$40.93
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
11 April 2016
Summary
At the conclusion of my discussions with one group of the Magdalene Women one of those present sang ‘Whispering Hope’. A line from that song stays in my mind - ‘when the dark midnight is over, watch for the breaking of day’. Let me hope that this day and this debate heralds a new dawn for all those who feared that the dark midnight might never end.
Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s State apology to the Magdalene women.
On 19 February 2013 the Irish Taoiseach Enda Kenny apologized to the …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781409158295 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1409158292 |
| Author: | Nancy Costello, Kathleen Legg, Diane Croghan, Marie Slattery, Marina Gambold, Steven O'Riordan, Sue Leonard |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Orion |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 11 April 2016 |
| Weight: | 286g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 130mm x 26mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
Despite its distressing content, WHISPERING HOPE deserves to be recognized as an important book. It 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 *
About The Author
Nancy Costello
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 charity 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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