BellHayes, Kendra
Extinguished Hope
- ISBN 13:
- 9781320506335
- author:
- BellHayes, Kendra
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Blurb
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 150
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 x 0.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Extinguished Hope: A Biography of a Forgotten Australian tells the story of one man's horrific experience in care, highlighting the abuse of children and the long-lasting impact it has on individuals.
The book is based on the original account by Margaret Humphrey, as described in Oranges and Sunshine: Empty Cradles. The author recounts their own traumatic journey from witnessing a tragic accident to being trapped in a cycle of torment at Bindoon Boy's School.
This personal and harrowing story sheds light on the scars left by childhood abuse and the struggle to be believed. A powerful and thought-provoking account that explores the lasting effects of trauma and the importance of being heard.