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Everybody Knew: A Boy. Two Brothers. A Stolen Childhood.

Everybody Knew: A Boy. Two Brothers. A Stolen Childhood.

by Michael Clemenger (Author)

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    Paperback 2012

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Synopsis

'Holding me around the waist he drew me close to him. And which of us do you prefer, Michael? You can tell me, it won't get back to Brother Price. ' Michael Clemenger was handed over as a baby to the unloving care of a religious-run children's home. Aged eight, he was transferred to St Joseph's Industrial School. Chosen as their 'favourite' by two Christian Brothers, Michael endured years of sexual abuse at the hands of both men. Brother Price struck at night, while Brother Roberts took pleasure in a weekly bathtime ritual. Although everybody at the institution knew, even the two Brothers' 'protection' did not save Michael from merciless beatings by other sadistic men charged with his care. Despite the unbelievable trauma of his early life, Michael emerged unbroken and determined to make something of himself. Everybody Knew is a story of remarkable spirit and courage.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 384
 Publisher: Ebury Press
Published: 19 Jan 2012
ISBN 10: 0091946697
ISBN 13: 9780091946692
Book Overview: A true account of child abuse in one of Ireland's notorious Industrial Schools, Everybody Knows is a story of remarkable spirit and courage

Media Reviews
Michael's story proves you can overcome almost anything; he's an inspiration -- Jim Sheridan
Despite its grim subject matter, Everybody Knew is an uplifting read * The Kerryman *
A gripping memoir * Irish Examiner *
Author Bio
Michael Clemenger was born in Dublin in 1950 and raised in orphanages, spending eight years in an Industrial School in Kerry, where he was subjected to physical and sexual abuse. He has had a successful career, both as a psychiatric nurse and as a lecturer in biological sciences. He has now retired and enjoys golf, reading and world travel with his wife, Mary. This is his first book.