- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Corgi; New edition edition (11 May 1995)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0552142883
- ISBN-13: 978-0552142885
- Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 2.1 x 17.9 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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- #54 in Books > Biography > Social & Health Issues > Cultural History > Irish
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Christina Noble's story is one of bravery and resilience in the face of deprivation and abuse on a scale most would find unimaginable. Her childhood in the Dublin slums barely merits the name: after the early death of her mother the family is split apart, their alcoholic father unable to care for them. Christina is sexually abused and later escapes from an orphanage only to become destitute on the streets of Dublin. At sixteen she is pulled into a car by four men and raped repeatedly. Later, driven to near insanity by overwork and a violent husband, she finds in a dream the will to fight back. Yet this is no vision of luxury and self-indulgence; instead Christina's hope lies in a determination to work among the bui doi, the street children of Vietnam. And here the most extraordinary part of her story begins, on the streets of Ho Chi Minh City, where destitute children swarm and the rich turn a blind eye. To these needy children 'Mama Tina' became, and remains to this day, an irrepressible, unorthodox and staunch champion. Outspoken, often angry, yet profoundly moving, Bridge Across My Sorrows is one of the most inspirational stories ever told
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Christina Noble's story is one of bravery and resilience in the face of deprivation and abuse on a scale most would find unimaginable. Her childhood in the Dublin slums barely merits the name: after the early death of her mother the family is split apart, their alcoholic father unable to care for them. Christina is sexually abused and later escapes from an orphanage only to become destitute on the streets of Dublin. At sixteen she is pulled into a car by four men and raped repeatedly. Later, driven to near insanity by overwork and a violent husband, she finds in a dream the will to fight back. Yet this is no vision of luxury and self-indulgence; instead Christina's hope lies in a determination to work among the bui doi, the street children of Vietnam.
And here the most extraordinary part of her story begins, on the streets of Ho Chi Minh City, where destitute children swarm and the rich turn a blind eye. To these needy children 'Mama Tina' became, and remains to this day, an irrepressible, unorthodox and staunch champion.
Outspoken, often angry, yet profoundly moving, Bridge Across My Sorrows is one of the most inspirational stories ever told.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book will not fail to bring tears to your eyes, it is written with raw power that comes straight from the heart. The story follows Christina through her abusive childhood in Ireland. With her mother gone she is left to cope with a drunken abusive father.
The story is passionate and a delight to read, I could not put the book down as I was desperate to know what happened next. I adore true life accounts and this is the best one I have ever read.
Christina Nobel is a star and one day hopefully she will gain her true worth. Buy this book, read it and then ask yourself "what have I got to moan about. The book also accounts her work in Vietnam with the poor children of that Country, she throughly deserves the title of Mumma Tina
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
when i read this book, it wasnt just a story, but evidence that people can fulfill their dreams. literally, as christina did. this book follows her through her most shocking and painful childhood and into vietnam where she worked her miracles. a truly sensational book in every way. an eye opener and a soul strengthener. not one to miss.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I devoured this book in 3 days, reading it before going to bed and on the train to work (which was a touch embarrassing as I cried the whole way through it). Christina is honest and forthright and writes in a manner that people of all levels can relate to. No child or human being should have to go through the horrendous events that she did. The fact that she has survived and given so much to the street children in Vietnam is nothing short of miraculous. I don't see how anyone could read this and not be compelled to do something to help those less fortunate than themselves. I will certainly be sponsoring a child through the Christina Noble Foundation. The sequel, Mama Tina, is equaly inspiring and moving.
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brilliant
read this for 1st time about 10 years ago have read it twice since. gonna read it again now love it best book i ever read
Published 2 months ago by Ms Sarah Scanlon
FABulous read
What a great book. Quite a harrowing read but a story which should be told. This lady is a special soul and her story is sad but the outcome is very humbling. Read more
Published 8 months ago by TLF
Absolutely fantastic!
You will find it VERY difficult to put this book down when you start reading it! It is so good, ive recommended it to all my friends and they have NOT been disappointed.
Published 10 months ago by Frances
A truly amazing journey of an amazing woman
I initially read this magnificant book myself and after reading found it incredibly hard to pick up another book for a long time - it left such an impact on me! Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2009 by Mrs. C. Fitzpatrick
Inspirational
This book was a great read both sad and inspiring .What an amazing woman christina noble is .Shes an inspiration too women everywhere.I read it in 2 days i could not put it down .
Published on 22 April 2009 by Lisa Walker
bridge across my sorrows
This is the 10th copy i have purchased everytime i lend it to someone it never comes back.the book is the best book i have ever read my daughter did her gcse english lit exam on... Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2009 by S. M. Finnegan
Cried my eyes right out of my head
What Christina Noble has endured and achieved in her life is breathtaking. I finished the book in 24 hours, weeping for most of it. Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2001
A moving , sad story of such great courage.
I could not put this book down, it is unbelievable that a child could go through a life like she did, I cried alot and then towards the end I was so pleased for her that she made... Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2000
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