Scars that run deep
By: Patrick Touher
Edition: Large print ed.
Publisher: Magna
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Long Preston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 347
ISBN-13: 9780750531016
Subjects: Irish; Artanne Industrial School; Large type books; Adult child abuse victims; Rehabilitation; Biography; Childhood and youth
Description: Leaving his abusive Irish boys' school after 8 long years, Patrick though his troubles were over, but the adult world was a dangerous place for a nanve and damaged adolescent. Patrick moved to London, hoping for a better life, but again was seen as easy prey. Yet his strength and honesty never left him. Fighting back and travelling the world, he eventually found love and a family, but the shadow of his early years was always with him. With the encouragement of his wife - a constant witness to his traumatic nightmares - Patrick set about taking Artane's Christian Brothers to task.
Notes: Adult.