{"product_id":"fallen","title":"FALLEN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eFallen is a powerful novel that explores the impact of the mother and baby homes on one family, revealing the truth about a shameful chapter in Irish history. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 280 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24 June 2021\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bluemoose Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ehistory. It is a story of courage, resilience, and the power of truth to set us free from the chains of our past.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Michael Connolly was a young boy growing up in the 1970s, his mother shared with him the harrowing details of her experiences in a place that had left a profound impact on her life. She spoke of the nuns who had abused her, the doctors who had encouraged her to speak out, and the unwavering determination she had to share her story with the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite the overwhelming silence from the pious parishioners and the dismissive diagnoses of delusion from the doctors, Michael's mother refused to be silenced. She wrote letters to the newspapers, made signs, and picketed Mass, tirelessly advocating for the truth to be heard. However, her efforts were met with resistance and disbelief from those around her, including her husband and son.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver three decades later, as Michael watched the news unfold about the mother and baby homes in Ireland, a deep sense of guilt washed over him. He realized that his mother had been telling the truth all those years ago, and the pain and suffering she had endured had been ignored and dismissed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFallen is a powerful and beautifully written account of the impact of a shameful chapter in modern Irish history on one family. It explores the themes of courage, resilience, and the power of truth to set us free from the chains of our past. Through the eyes of Michael and his mother, the book sheds light on the systemic abuse and neglect that took place in these homes and the devastating consequences it had on the lives of countless children and their families.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of never forgetting the lessons of history. Fallen is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complexities of the past and the ongoing struggle for justice and healing in Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 276g\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 128 x 198 x 22 (mm)\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781910422779\n                            \n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mel O'Doherty","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44094438015226,"sku":"9781910422779","price":7.07,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/fallen","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}