Author: Mickey Finn
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 145678000X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
In June 1964, a twelve-year old child was summonsed to appear at Dublins Children's Court. The offence for which he was charged related to an amateurish break-in when coerced and accompanied by older children. In terms of gravity the misbehaviour was hardly more than a prank. In the severe surroundings of that oak panelled court, deep in the bowels of Dublin Castle, Mickey was sentenced to serve Three years hard labour in what was then known as an industrial school. Letterfrack Industrial School to which he was sent is situated in Connemara, one of Irelands most isolated regions. For a child its remoteness found its equal only in a Siberian gulag; the likelihood of escape less than that from San Franciscos notorious Alcatraz Prison. Its seclusion in this malevolent place of correction was a major factor in the institutionalised abuse of children by the Christian Brothers with whom these unfortunate waifs were placed Many of these ill-fated youngsters had not been convicted of any offence; their crime was that they were orphaned; most if not all were victims of dysfunctional family life. During his sentence Mickey, and the hundreds of other children who passed through this den of depravity, were methodically physically and mentally tortured and abused. The Irish State was instrumental in providing this depraved band of brothers with a steady supply of victims. With Taliban-like zeal the Christian Brothers methodically administered random life threatening beatings merely on a whim; the more injurious were witnessed by fellow brothers and many witnessed by other terrified children.
In My Own Words (Still Running)
Author: Mickey Finn
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 145678000X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
In June 1964, a twelve-year old child was summonsed to appear at Dublins Children's Court. The offence for which he was charged related to an amateurish break-in when coerced and accompanied by older children. In terms of gravity the misbehaviour was hardly more than a prank. In the severe surroundings of that oak panelled court, deep in the bowels of Dublin Castle, Mickey was sentenced to serve Three years hard labour in what was then known as an industrial school. Letterfrack Industrial School to which he was sent is situated in Connemara, one of Irelands most isolated regions. For a child its remoteness found its equal only in a Siberian gulag; the likelihood of escape less than that from San Franciscos notorious Alcatraz Prison. Its seclusion in this malevolent place of correction was a major factor in the institutionalised abuse of children by the Christian Brothers with whom these unfortunate waifs were placed Many of these ill-fated youngsters had not been convicted of any offence; their crime was that they were orphaned; most if not all were victims of dysfunctional family life. During his sentence Mickey, and the hundreds of other children who passed through this den of depravity, were methodically physically and mentally tortured and abused. The Irish State was instrumental in providing this depraved band of brothers with a steady supply of victims. With Taliban-like zeal the Christian Brothers methodically administered random life threatening beatings merely on a whim; the more injurious were witnessed by fellow brothers and many witnessed by other terrified children.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 145678000X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
In June 1964, a twelve-year old child was summonsed to appear at Dublins Children's Court. The offence for which he was charged related to an amateurish break-in when coerced and accompanied by older children. In terms of gravity the misbehaviour was hardly more than a prank. In the severe surroundings of that oak panelled court, deep in the bowels of Dublin Castle, Mickey was sentenced to serve Three years hard labour in what was then known as an industrial school. Letterfrack Industrial School to which he was sent is situated in Connemara, one of Irelands most isolated regions. For a child its remoteness found its equal only in a Siberian gulag; the likelihood of escape less than that from San Franciscos notorious Alcatraz Prison. Its seclusion in this malevolent place of correction was a major factor in the institutionalised abuse of children by the Christian Brothers with whom these unfortunate waifs were placed Many of these ill-fated youngsters had not been convicted of any offence; their crime was that they were orphaned; most if not all were victims of dysfunctional family life. During his sentence Mickey, and the hundreds of other children who passed through this den of depravity, were methodically physically and mentally tortured and abused. The Irish State was instrumental in providing this depraved band of brothers with a steady supply of victims. With Taliban-like zeal the Christian Brothers methodically administered random life threatening beatings merely on a whim; the more injurious were witnessed by fellow brothers and many witnessed by other terrified children.
I Love the Beach, Poetry, Long Walks, Night Runs, Riding My Bike, Sunsets and Smelling My Own Feet...
Author: Edwin Estuya
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 1452085234
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 733
Book Description
this is a summary of his daily thoughts which he wrote every night. He loves the beach, poetry, long walks, night runs, riding his bike, sunsets and smelling his own feet. though this is not a perfect commercial grade book, this is a story of a persons life. a true story of his wanderings. his convictions. his passions. his dreams. his frustrations. his love. yes. these thoughts come from his heart. this is his story of his road to greatness if theres ever one for him. a true story to tell the whole world and the ones left behind.
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 1452085234
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 733
Book Description
this is a summary of his daily thoughts which he wrote every night. He loves the beach, poetry, long walks, night runs, riding his bike, sunsets and smelling his own feet. though this is not a perfect commercial grade book, this is a story of a persons life. a true story of his wanderings. his convictions. his passions. his dreams. his frustrations. his love. yes. these thoughts come from his heart. this is his story of his road to greatness if theres ever one for him. a true story to tell the whole world and the ones left behind.
Stand Still, Don't Run Away, My Little Wife
Author: Once there is north
Publisher: Singapore New Reading Technology Pte Ltd
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 641
Book Description
Demi was seven years old when she entered the Macaulay family. Her mother died from disease and her father was shot dead. And the man who adopted her was the same one who put her father in prison.She has been sick for the past ten years. Raymond, however, loved her illness because it would make her unable to leave him.The night of adulthood, he gave himself to her as a gift.The little girl unbuttoned the man's shirt with trembling fingers.From the beginning, she was a bird in a cage of Raymond, not daring to think about freedom.On the day of his wedding, she stood on the stairs and told him every word clearly --"Uncle Macaulay, I want to live a normal life now."But that man laughed back softly."Demi, you forgot to take your medicine again."It turned out that she was just a patient, and he had never been her doctor. This is Book 3 of Stand Still, Don't Run Away, My Little Wife(3 books)
Publisher: Singapore New Reading Technology Pte Ltd
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 641
Book Description
Demi was seven years old when she entered the Macaulay family. Her mother died from disease and her father was shot dead. And the man who adopted her was the same one who put her father in prison.She has been sick for the past ten years. Raymond, however, loved her illness because it would make her unable to leave him.The night of adulthood, he gave himself to her as a gift.The little girl unbuttoned the man's shirt with trembling fingers.From the beginning, she was a bird in a cage of Raymond, not daring to think about freedom.On the day of his wedding, she stood on the stairs and told him every word clearly --"Uncle Macaulay, I want to live a normal life now."But that man laughed back softly."Demi, you forgot to take your medicine again."It turned out that she was just a patient, and he had never been her doctor. This is Book 3 of Stand Still, Don't Run Away, My Little Wife(3 books)
Adventure
How Running Changed My Life
Author: Garth Battista
Publisher: Breakaway Books
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
THE POWER OF RUNNING. Every runner knows this, and marvels at it, and finds it hard to wholly describe: Running will change your life. These four dozen essays capture the power of running to change and shape our existence, to elevate us, to inspire and strengthen us in all our pursuits. They were selected for the fine quality of their writing, the emotional strength of the stories, and for their narrative drama. Collectively they are motivational, inspirational, and instructive, thus making a fascinating book for dewy beginners and grizzled veterans alike. In this book are personal tales of running to quit drinking or drugs, to escape a bad marriage, to lose weight, running out grief, developing self-esteem, running for the sheer joy of it. A daughter finally bonds with her distant father when she wins a local race. A man diagnosed with a tumor in his lung runs his way back to health. A teenage girl living in a crack-infested neighborhood of the Bronx takes up running and finds her strength, and a good side of life. One man, viciously attacked on a remote beach in Africa and bleeding profusely, runs miles to safety, saving his own life. One woman’s story tells us, "Everything I need to know I learned from cross-country running." A Pakistani man, as an orphaned child, was introduced to running by a kind teacher—and went on to become a national caliber marathoner. They are all here—every type of runner, and running in all its physical and spiritual glory. This is a book to inspire anyone to go run, and love every miserable, glorious second of it. Garth Battista is the editor of The Runner’s Literary Companion.
Publisher: Breakaway Books
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
THE POWER OF RUNNING. Every runner knows this, and marvels at it, and finds it hard to wholly describe: Running will change your life. These four dozen essays capture the power of running to change and shape our existence, to elevate us, to inspire and strengthen us in all our pursuits. They were selected for the fine quality of their writing, the emotional strength of the stories, and for their narrative drama. Collectively they are motivational, inspirational, and instructive, thus making a fascinating book for dewy beginners and grizzled veterans alike. In this book are personal tales of running to quit drinking or drugs, to escape a bad marriage, to lose weight, running out grief, developing self-esteem, running for the sheer joy of it. A daughter finally bonds with her distant father when she wins a local race. A man diagnosed with a tumor in his lung runs his way back to health. A teenage girl living in a crack-infested neighborhood of the Bronx takes up running and finds her strength, and a good side of life. One man, viciously attacked on a remote beach in Africa and bleeding profusely, runs miles to safety, saving his own life. One woman’s story tells us, "Everything I need to know I learned from cross-country running." A Pakistani man, as an orphaned child, was introduced to running by a kind teacher—and went on to become a national caliber marathoner. They are all here—every type of runner, and running in all its physical and spiritual glory. This is a book to inspire anyone to go run, and love every miserable, glorious second of it. Garth Battista is the editor of The Runner’s Literary Companion.
My Cup Runs Over
Author: Alexander P. Samuel
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 1645879690
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
A futuristic thought in time can save you fine. Hard work, sweat, punctuality and devotion are keys factors to be successful in life. During one’s teen years, decisions should be made or dreamed about for their future goal in life. The world is running at a fast pace, so we have to be fast in taking our own decisions. This book aims to encourage, enlighten and inspire the young generation to work while there is time in hand.
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 1645879690
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
A futuristic thought in time can save you fine. Hard work, sweat, punctuality and devotion are keys factors to be successful in life. During one’s teen years, decisions should be made or dreamed about for their future goal in life. The world is running at a fast pace, so we have to be fast in taking our own decisions. This book aims to encourage, enlighten and inspire the young generation to work while there is time in hand.
My Little Wife, Don't Run Away (book #1)
Author: NovelCat
Publisher: NovelCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
Nie Yao was the eldest daughter of the rich Nie Family. However, she was adopted by another family since the Nie mistook another girl for their daughter. Being raised by their adopted parents, Nie Yao knew a lot and cultivated some special skills. Therefore, she even cooperated with some famous professors to study the ancient Egyptian tombs, where she saved a hot guy. But she never expected that guy was the richest billionaire Li Jinxing. Before Jinxing woke up, Nie Yao was forced to go back to the Nie Family, because her family members realized their mistake, and wanted to return Nie Yao a rich family, though little did they know Nie Yao was actually raised in a richer family. When Nie Yao came back, everyone in the Nie Family thought she was a poor girl who could be easily bullied. However, Nie Yao possessed more assets than they had ever imagined...
Publisher: NovelCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
Nie Yao was the eldest daughter of the rich Nie Family. However, she was adopted by another family since the Nie mistook another girl for their daughter. Being raised by their adopted parents, Nie Yao knew a lot and cultivated some special skills. Therefore, she even cooperated with some famous professors to study the ancient Egyptian tombs, where she saved a hot guy. But she never expected that guy was the richest billionaire Li Jinxing. Before Jinxing woke up, Nie Yao was forced to go back to the Nie Family, because her family members realized their mistake, and wanted to return Nie Yao a rich family, though little did they know Nie Yao was actually raised in a richer family. When Nie Yao came back, everyone in the Nie Family thought she was a poor girl who could be easily bullied. However, Nie Yao possessed more assets than they had ever imagined...
The Strand Magazine
Running is my passion
Author: Pris Chew
Publisher: Ukiyoto Publishing
ISBN: 9390510538
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
This book tells the story of avid marathoner Chan Meng Hui, who took up running when he was in his 50s and successfully finished 101 marathons when he passed away at the age of 89. A truly inspiring, as well as determined, disciplined, cheerful and jovial person, Chan was a joy to chat to and spend time with. He never failed to bring a smile to my face. I feel blessed to have known him and to have been able to call him a friend. He lived a full life pursuing his passions. But he is not gone forever; his spirit continues to live on. I hope that by reading this book, you too, will be inspired by Chan, as I have been.
Publisher: Ukiyoto Publishing
ISBN: 9390510538
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
This book tells the story of avid marathoner Chan Meng Hui, who took up running when he was in his 50s and successfully finished 101 marathons when he passed away at the age of 89. A truly inspiring, as well as determined, disciplined, cheerful and jovial person, Chan was a joy to chat to and spend time with. He never failed to bring a smile to my face. I feel blessed to have known him and to have been able to call him a friend. He lived a full life pursuing his passions. But he is not gone forever; his spirit continues to live on. I hope that by reading this book, you too, will be inspired by Chan, as I have been.
My Hot Girl, Don't Run Away
Author: Ye XiaoDou
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 163666959X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 940
Book Description
The first time they met, Chu Fei Fei gave a thumbs up to an uncle. The second time they met, Chu Feifei was sleeping with an uncle. "The third time we met, Chu Feifei jumped over the wall and was caught by an uncle." Uncle, it's our first time anyway, so we're even now. "I'm busy running away from the wedding, so I'll be leaving first." "... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Chu Fei Fei casually waved her hand, preparing to leave. "My fiancee escaped, who am I going to marry?" Pfft, who's your fiancee? "Aunt, I will sue ..." Before Chu Feifei could finish her words, a certain uncle pulled her into his embrace and kissed her. "Little wild cat, you won't be able to escape."
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 163666959X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 940
Book Description
The first time they met, Chu Fei Fei gave a thumbs up to an uncle. The second time they met, Chu Feifei was sleeping with an uncle. "The third time we met, Chu Feifei jumped over the wall and was caught by an uncle." Uncle, it's our first time anyway, so we're even now. "I'm busy running away from the wedding, so I'll be leaving first." "... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Chu Fei Fei casually waved her hand, preparing to leave. "My fiancee escaped, who am I going to marry?" Pfft, who's your fiancee? "Aunt, I will sue ..." Before Chu Feifei could finish her words, a certain uncle pulled her into his embrace and kissed her. "Little wild cat, you won't be able to escape."