Humphreys, Margaret
Empty Cradles
- ISBN 13:
- 9780552165327
- author:
- Humphreys, Margaret
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Corgi
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.8 x 2.8 cm
- Genre:
- Child welfare
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Forgotten Children of Britain's Past In 1986, Margaret Humphreys, a Nottingham social worker, investigated a woman's claim that she had been deported to Australia as a child. Her initial skepticism soon turned to shock as she uncovered the truth about thousands of children who were forcibly removed from their homes in Britain and sent to distant parts of the Empire. Many were told their parents were dead, only to discover they had been subjected to physical and sexual abuse. This book tells the story of Margaret Humphreys' groundbreaking work, which reunited thousands of families and brought authorities to account for this outrageous miscarriage of justice. The author's tireless efforts shed light on a dark chapter in Britain's history, revealing the devastating impact on children who were torn from their homes and communities. A powerful and thought-provoking account of one woman's quest for truth and justice, Empty Cradles is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in social history, child abuse, or the complexities of family relationships.
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