Secret child : 1950s Dublin - a young boy hidden from his family /

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by Lewis, Gordon.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Authors: Crofts, Andrew, Published by : Harper Element, (London :) Physical details: 299 p. ; 20 cm. Subject(s): Illegitimate children | Unmarried mothers | Unmarried mothers | Mother and child Year : 2015 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Westisle Composite High School 306.874 LEW Available

"Born an 'unfortunate' onto the rough streets of 1950s Dublin, this is the incredible true story of a young boy, a secret child born into a Catholic home for unmarried mothers in 1950s Dublin and a mother determined to keep her child, even if it meant hiding him from her own family and the rest of the world. Despite the poverty, hardship and isolation, the pride and hope of a community of women who banded together to raise their children would give this boy his chance to find his real family. A heartwarming tale of working class life in 1950s Dublin and 1960s London"--Provided by publisher.

The shocking true story of a young boy hidden away from his family and the world in a Catholic home for unmarried mothers in 1950s Dublin.