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I received this book for free on Goodreads first reads. The book was very well written. It felt like I was there going through the tragic ordeals that Mickey Finn was going through. I enjoyed the book but it was very disturbing to read about the way Ireland's children are treated in the places they called the Industrial School. I just hope that some justice has been handed out to the poor esxcuse for Human beings that were running those schools and that the children who endured are able to find some closure in their lives. I pray that these horrible things are not happening in todays times.

mickeyfinn14

I really enjoyed this book, not because it was a heart warming happily ever after book, but it truly evoked emotion and the strength of the human soul. My heart broke for Mickey and the other boys and the life they were forced to live. They were robbed of their childhood and never had the opportunity to be a carefree happy kids. I have boys around the same age as Mickey was and the thought that another human being could treat a child so horribly and cruel left me questioning those in authority. I was left wondering why nobody stepped in to save these boys, and how could these "Brothers" feel justified in their actions and take joy in the abuse they inflicted on children. At times I found myself angry, crying, and then completely cheering Mickey on. I would highly recommend this book to everyone.

mickeyfinn14

Just read the book and Im wondering why these Bastards are not being hunted to the end's of the earth like the Nazis still are for their crimes, its incredible to hear one boys story in detail rather than the usual watered down snippets we dont really pay heed to on the news every now and then. It took a lot of guts im sure to re-live the horrors iv read by scum that are still walking free to this day, It boils the blood no end, but I hope also the courage and human spirit that prevailed throughout will serve some gome good be it to any of the other hundreds of victims or just to create more awareness of what our government and religious systems are capable of. well done Mickey

mickeyfinn14

Had a little read of your book.
          
          
          
           Must say it was an awesome, horrific, heart rending story brought to life in a most marvellous, direct and uncomplicated manner.
          
           It has the power to put a person's feet right back onto the ground and seriously think about the different realities that existed back then.
          
          
          
          
           You did a brilliant job, well done.
          
          
          
           Regards for now.

mickeyfinn14

This needs to be read all over the world 
          
          After reading this book I have a raw understanding of the trauma this young man went through in these industrial schools. I never knew much about them like most i'd heard the odd story here and there, but this has shed it all in a new light, a new low!! The church has alot to answer for in this country already and brave people like this author coming forward and telling their individual account is hard on the senses but essential I think. Its hard to believe this is just one boys story when thousands went through this system, so obviously the scale of abuse is unimaginable. Its a definite must read. Well done Mickey Finn
           
          Dave

mickeyfinn14

This book brings the reader on a journey with a child who succumbs to peer pressure and gets involved in a silly misdemeanor. The consequences of young Mickey Finns childish actions will change his life forever. As was custom in those times for the less well off he was sent to an industrial school where he could learn to behave in society. Here he was witness and subjected to such appalling and re
          vulsive conditions that no child should be aware of never mind live them on a daily basis. But young Mickey Finn was a fighter and a survivor! This book is a must read. The author really captures the reader, we are brought on young Mickeys journey, step by step. When Mickey cries, we cry. When he’s angry and wants to fight, we will him to triumph. When he has to be brave so do we. One of the best true stories I’ve read to date. Here’s hoping there’s a sequel!!
           
          Ciara McKenna