A 'Must Read' - Rated 
This is a disturbing but riveting book. It deals with the huge scale of child abuse in Irish institutions during much of the 20th century. This included dreadful sexual and physical abuse, emotional bullying and serious physical neglect. It was carried out mainly by members of Catholic religious orders. This book shows that the abuse was not secret - Irish society knew about it, but denied that knowledge to itself and didn't act to protect the thousands of children literally locked up in this incredible system.
This is the most enlightening and comprehensive telling of a child abuse system that I have ever read. I believe it is essential reading for anyone who cares about how societies fail to protect those who most need protection. While it primarily concerns Ireland, this book has a universal and widespread importance.
Brilliantly researched, this book presents a portrait of 20th century Ireland that will deflate any nostalgic or sentimental view of the so called 'Emerald Isle'. No leprechauns, shamrocks or harps in this book, but a history of cruelty, abuse and the misuse of power.
A `must read'.
harrowing read - Rated
This book is an essential read for anyone wishing to understand the power of and corruption in ,the Catholic Church run industrial schools and magdaline laundaries in the last half of the 20th century. The harrowing stories related here are a testament for all time that instead of loving and caring for children the church abused and financially gained off their labour assisted by various governments of the time. This book will make some question their very own faith. It shows that when a particular religion is given absolute power ,it abuses that power. excellent book.
Must Read! - Rated
I had an auntie that was sent to one of these industrial schools that was mentioned in Dundalk around 1945/6. She only saw her father a few times and my mum would go and visit frequently, then they moved. I feel sick to the stomach that she obviously would have suffered as the rest of these unfortunate people did. This book is so well written, once you pick it up, you really cant put it down. The research that has been done is fantastic. I think it is right that the public get to know what went off by these animals that worked for god. I cant believe they looked down at these innocent children, they should be hung.
Another great read. - Rated
This is another book that is a must have read. Shocked me just as much as Fear of the collar did as well. Im just shocked that this was all happening behind closed doors and the likes of these people were allowed to get away with it. They are a disgrace to man kind.
God Bless all those that suffered at the hands of these wicked people.
Harrowing reading of stolen childhoods - Rated
Suffer the Little Children: Very well researched with numerous personal accounts from former inmates of the Irish industrial school system. This book shows the startling level of physical and sexual abuse, starvation and neglect suffered by Irish children at the hands of the Catholic Church and the lack of protection offered by the government. Persuasive excuses offered by the system are carefully examined, one-by-one and are, through extensive research, exposed as misconceptions and myths. Well worth reading especially for those interested in Irish affairs, human rights or both.
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