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Evelyn: A True Story - Evelyn Doyle

 

Description: ISBN 0752842285 / Author: Evelyn Doyle / Genre: Biography

Newest Review: ... work particularly well. Some of the thoughts that this child had were so real that they in fact took me back to a time when I ... more

 ... was in care myself. The bonds that are formed between children in difficult circumstances were well explained. The loyalties that kids feel for each other were almost like taking a step back in time for me. There was no self pity, or criticism of the system. It was how the child saw the system to be and in describing it, she did a wonderful job, and painted a picture that any reader would understand and empathise with. I particularly liked the fact that she didn't paint people's characters with any kind of perfect...more

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Premium Review Evelyn: A True Story - Evelyn Doyle: A CHILDHOOD CHANGED. (915 words)
by thingywhatsit - written on 17/01/07 (Very useful, 437 readings)
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I was tempted to read this book on the recommendation of a friend, and was glad that I did. The story, which is a true story, tells of the plight of Desmond Doyle, who in 1953 lives in Dublin with his wife and six children. When his wife leaves him, Desmond is advised to place his children into care whilst he finds the means to support them. He subsequently finds out that in fact the rights to his children are to be denied him until they reach the age of 16, although this was never made clear at the outset. The story is told by Evelyn, and follows what happened from when she was 9 years old. What the outcome is is for the reader to discover, and it really is ...

 

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