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Don't Ever Tell: Kathy's Story: A True Tale of a Childhood Destroyed by Neglect and Fear (Mass Market Paperback)

by Kathy O'Beirne (Author)
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  • Mass Market Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Mainstream Publishing (18 May 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1845961463
  • ISBN-13: 978-1845961466
  • Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 11 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 59,068 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'I feel my story had to be told. So much evil was done there was a voice inside me shouting, "Justice".' With no one to confide in, Kathy suffered in silence as she was battered by her father and molested by local boys. At the age of eight, she was torn from her family and incarcerated in a series of Catholic homes. When she was sent to a psychiatric unit, she suffered terrifying electric- shock therapy and further cruelty at the hands of her supposed carers. After ending up in a Magdalen laundry, she fell victim to sexual abuse and gave birth to baby Annie just weeks before her fourteenth birthday. "Don't Ever Tell" is Kathy's harrowing account of her ruined childhood and of her subsequent fight for justice.


About the Author

Kathy O'Beirne has led the campaign for justice for Magdalen girls in Ireland for the past 11 years.

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a tragical story, must be read, 31 Aug 2006
I had heard about the Magdalen laundries but never realised the extent of what went on there. Having read Don't Ever Tell I was disgusted at what went on there, this book was a true eye-opener and is a must read. I cried at parts especially for never giving up on her friend Liz (may she rest in peace). This is an amazing story of Kathy O' Beirne who suffered the most evil beatings, abuse and torture that no child should ever have to encounter. But she still comes out the other end fighting. You are a true hero Kathy, never give up the fight. One way or another'justice' will be served.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A harrowing tale that needed to be told, 29 Aug 2006
By MaryAnne "dubai-reader" (Dubai United Arab Emirates) - See all my reviews
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This type of memoir is always difficult to read, but in this case we are reading of the childhood horror of not one, but thousands of young girls. A childhood of hell, being shuffled from an overly disciplined home and chidhood abuse to a reformatory school and thence to a psychiatric hospital and finally a Magdalen laundry. Each stop worse than the one before, with the people who should be caring and loving, no more than a sham for more abuse and slavery.
In my mind the few nuns who seemed to care, are just as much to blame for not speaking out. How could they reconcile all this with what they read in their Bibles? How could they just sit back and watch?
Kathy is speaking out for all these unnamed victims, many of whom are living out their days still in psychiatric hospitals. The Magdalen laundries may have closed some ten years ago but their legacy lives on.
All strength to you Kathy and may God be with you in your work.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Such an eye opener!!, 17 Jan 2007
By V. Mclaughlin (manchester United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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I have never written a book review before but felt compelled to do so after reading this book. I read it cover to cover in one night. The author isn't the best writer I have ever come across but her story tore at my heart. I have to admit I was ignorant to these places called the Magdeline Laundries.
My grandfather was brought up in children's homes run by the nuns and although he never went into great detail he always maintained the nuns and priests in such a place were cruel heartless people. After reading this book my eyes are opened to the horrendous things that happened in these so called `houses of God' and now I wish I could something to help those tortured victims. A fantastic book to read and gain an insight to the misery that these poor people suffered....my eyes are open to how lucky I am and my heart is heavy for all those who had to endure such a place
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5.0 out of 5 stars A moving story of never giving up
I wasn't aware of the Magdalen Laundries and was amazed at what went on. This book is a must read. It was lovely how Kathy never gave up on Liz, both of them having suffered... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Sheila Camp

1.0 out of 5 stars Shown to be a Fake
This book has been comprehensively debunked by researchers. It is pure fantasy, feeding the public's appetite for misery lit and cruel convent stories. Read more
Published 18 months ago by S. Hartwell

1.0 out of 5 stars What prats still thinks this is a true story?
I see that in 2008 there are still people writing about this book as if it were a true account of real abuse when it has been clearly proven by the Dublin journalist Hermann Kelly... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Tony Napier

5.0 out of 5 stars The first book of its kind I have read... it won't be the last!
I have never written a review on Amazon before but I felt I had to after reading this book. I was captivated from the first page and finished it within three days. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Ms. H. Turner

4.0 out of 5 stars TO BELIEVE OR NOT TO BELIEVE...?
WHETHER YOU BELIEVE THIS IS KATHY`S TRUE STORY OR NOT, IT IS STILL VERY MUCH WORTH READING. SOME OF THESE THINGS MAY NOT HAVE HAPPENED TO KATHY - I DON`T KNOW - BUT THE MAGDALENE... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Leeds lass

1.0 out of 5 stars Know the truth
Read 'Kathys real story' before swallowing the lies in this book. It is heartbreaking that people can write books like this and then call them 'true storys'. Read more
Published 22 months ago by T. Rath

1.0 out of 5 stars This is complete lies!
Please listen to me, I read this book, and like most readers felt sorry for the author and thought the whole story was appalling. Read more
Published 23 months ago by D. Murphy

1.0 out of 5 stars LIES
New book has just been published this week, gives the true account of what took place in Kathy's life. Have just read it (Kathy's real story), not on Amazon yet. Read more
Published 24 months ago by fergus

5.0 out of 5 stars Why?????
I do not understand how anyone could believe that Kathy lied about this story. Why would anyone lie about such a horrific past? Read more
Published on 25 Sep 2007 by Alex Finlayson

5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING!!!
Regardless of what others say about this book being full of lies i find it very difficult to believe that someone would make up such horrific lies about their past. Read more
Published on 24 Jul 2007 by D. Walker

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