Long, Martha
Ma, I'm Gettin Meself a New Mammy
- ISBN 13:
- 9781845964498
- author:
- Long, Martha
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Mainstream Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Aged thirteen, Martha's life is marked by abuse and neglect, but she finds hope in education. Rescued by the courts, she is sent to a convent school, where she faces a new form of cruelty. Despite the hardships, Martha finds solace in books and her own resilience. Her story is one of survival, compassion, and the enduring power of the human spirit.
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