Bessborough: Three Women. Three Decades. Three Stories of Courage.

In Bessborough: Three Women. Three Decades. Three Stories of Courage, three remarkable women tell their truths about being confined in Ireland's largest mother and baby institution in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Their accounts provide a stark portrait of a system that split families apart and a moving account of love, loss, and reconnection.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 21 April 2022
Publisher: Hachette Books Ireland

Bessborough: Three Women. Three Decades. Three Stories of Courage is a captivating book that delves into the lives of three remarkable women who were confined in Bessborough House, a grand country mansion on the outskirts of Cork city, during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. The institution operated as one of Ireland's largest mother and baby institutions, where women and girls were warned never to reveal their true identities and were forced to give birth to babies they would not be allowed to keep.

In this powerful and poignant book, the trio of women, who have chosen to share their stories for the first time, take us right inside the walls of the secretive institution. Through their vivid accounts, they provide a deep insight into the experiences that shaped their lives and the profound impact that their time in Bessborough had on them.

The book paints a stark portrait of a system that tore families apart and highlights the devastating consequences of such practices. It is a moving account of love, loss, and reconnection, as the women navigate the complexities of their past and strive to rebuild their lives.

Through their courage and resilience, these women remind us of the power of storytelling and the importance of seeking truth and justice. Bessborough: Three Women. Three Decades. Three Stories of Courage is a must-read for anyone interested in social history, women's rights, and the human experience.

Weight: 410g
Dimension: 153 x 234 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529340389