Description
This powerful and timely book shines a light on one of the UK’s greatest social injustices: historic forced adoptions. Author, Karen Constantine delves into the painful, often hidden, experiences of women and children who were torn apart by the cruel practices and systemic policies at the time. Taken gives voice to those whose lived experiences have long been neglected. With raw and often unsettling detail, the book highlights the need for an official apology and meaningful reparations for the trauma caused by these forced separations. It is a call to action, urging government to face the past and acknowledge the wrongs that were done, and to apologise to those that are affected within their lifetime.
Drawing on her background in social justice, trade unionism, and political advocacy, Karen brings her passion for equality to this deeply personal project. She shares the experiences of women and children who bravely opened up to her, many for the first time, creating an anthology that captures their strength and resilience. This book is not an academic exercise, but a humanising attempt to bring the issue of forced adoptions to the forefront of public consciousness, calling for justice.
While emotionally challenging, the book serves as an essential piece in understanding the full impact of forced adoptions. It is a tribute to the courage of those who shared their experiences and a rallying cry for change in the ongoing fight for human rights.
Published on 19 November 2024. Also available as an eBook for Kindle readers.
Kenneth O’Mahony (verified owner) –
received it this morning , as i opened the package ,I must admit to swelling / choking up ,our stories are inside .I know that when i lie abed tonight i will have Trouble sleeping as i commence to reading , The thought that my own story and those of others on many Facebook groups have found out what their little bodies have gone through . Either physically ( even by being trafficked ) or swapped for the price of 50 Slates on a church roof is hurting allready .
796 in tuam , 500 in Bessborough , 400 in Castlepollard , unknown in Rosscrea , Ferryhouse or St Patricks ,St Josephs and St peliags , these babies didn’t make it out of those place …We Survived , hence the name they’ve give us …Survivors , Whom were taken ( often Sold as Orphans ? ) …
None can forget , The Nuns’ made it impossible to remember , Until DNA revealed my story and many others . My thanks go to the Author , Otherwise our history died with us , now Its out there , Having undertake many investigations and reviews , not Quite sure i can do this Justice ?…but i would recommend , advertise well , buy it before Christmas ( every year) , Read our story THEY ARE TRUE ! ..add it to Philomena, magdallen laundies and the Woman in the Wall .. let it become .part of our history ! Offer a copy to Sean Mc Dermott Education Centre , Dublin ( when ITs Built …)