- Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: Corgi; New edition edition (1 Feb 1996)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 055214164X
- ISBN-13: 978-0552141642
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (64 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 235,722 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'The secrets of the lost children of Britain may never have been revealed if it had not been for [the actions of] Margaret Humphreys.', Sunday Times .'It is a story that defies belief.', Independent .'A truly astonishing, haunting, real-life detective story.', She .'Brought tears to my eyes. It is impossible to read Empty Cradles without thinking "These could be my parents. These could be my children."...Despite the sadness and anger at its centre, hope remains the principal message of this remarkable book.', Terry Waite, The Times .'A modern Florence Nightingale.', Sydney Morning Herald
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The shocking, moving story of the child migrants betrayed by Britain.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I too have been shocked by this story. I cannot believe that our Government farmed our children out like this, it beggars belief and the attitude of the agencies concerned is shameful. What is alarming is the timespan involved. I thank Margaret Humphreys for uncovering this horrendous fiasco and hope that her book has brought shame on anyone who played any part in the child migration schemes. I commend Margaret, her attitude and tireless efforts to do so much in challenging the relevant bodies and more importantly giving children their families back. The memories of this book will live with me forever.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book made me angry and made me cry, it never failed to elicit an emotion. It is a powerful and moving story that defies belief. The hidden history of child migration is from another time, but living in the here and now. It is totally inconceivable that a government can send its most vulnerable, children in care, thousands of miles away ripping them from their homeland, some as young as three. The deceit and cruelty ring out from the pages not only for what Britain did, but also for how Australia treated the "lost innocents", many of whom suffered appalling abuse. The poor mites didn't stand a chance. It is a testament to their courage that they managed to live adult lives after such desperate childhoods. They have incredible hope and determination matched only by the truly remarkable Margaret Humphreys. She is an amazing woman. The way she followed her instincts to help people, do good and bring the hidden secret of child migration to the forefront of a nation's conscience. The sacrifices she made, giving her time freely and courageously are incredible. Throughout she never judges or apportions blame, instead she focuses on what really counts, reuniting families. She is a humbling human being. I met her shortly before the British government formally apologised for the part it played in child migration. Another milestone in her extraordinary journey. I wanted to know more after that meeting so I bought this book. It has gripped me from the first page. Although the writing isn't brilliant, the content is among the most compelling and moving I've ever read. Everyone should know about it and read it.
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This story is so troublesome and intense that you cannot put it down for a minute. This story bothers me to think that the British Government was so cruel to these children. I am from the USA and you cannot obtain this book here and I really don't know why. Saw the story on 60 minutes and called them in New York and they gave me the telephone no. of The Child Migrants Trust in UK and that is how I was able to obtain the book. From this story, I plan to make a donation to them. I would hope that others who have read the story would feel the same way.
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heartbreaking and very disturbing
My husband read this disturbing account whilst on holiday and freely admits to sitting by the pool with tears pouring down his face. Read more
Published 21 days ago by gozo girl
Oranges & Sunshine, Margaret Humphreys
What an inspiration Margaret Humphreys is. For one lady to help so many people - how humbling and truly marvelous. I have masses of respect for her and all she has achieved. Read more
Published 28 days ago by Little Miss Sunshine
Empty Cradles
I had trouble putting this one down. A disturbing true story, that made me cry, but I had to read on. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Amanda1953
Empty Cradles
Empty Cradles gives an excellent and heart-stoppingly sad expose of the forced migration of little kids to Australia and other countries from Britain from the end of the 19th... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lynne
empty cradles
WELL WRITEN,VERY INTERESTING AND KEEPS YOU WANTING TO READ MORE.YOU DONT NEED TO HAVE SEEN THE FILM MADE 'ORANGES AND SUNSHINE' TO BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE STORY. Read more
Published 2 months ago by deb
One of the most amazing books I've ever read
Margaret Humphreys spoke at my graduation last year, and until that point I'd never really heard anything about child migration. Read more
Published 3 months ago by book geek
Harrowing
I had little idea of the extent and scale of this scandalous 'trade' - an eye-opening book and whilst very hard to read, an important one. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Raq37
Enlightening and thought provoking
This book is easy to read but packs a punch and leaves you thinking about how ignorant we are of what goes on in the world outside our cosy,middle class insulated lives. Read more
Published 3 months ago by J. Marshall
oranges and sunshine
Coming from Nottingham I was aware of some of the researchs. this is a well written book of the detailed travesty of our nations children who were sent to the colonies on the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Elizabeth Sheppard
Inspiring
This story is shocking in what it reveals about the injustices perpetrated by the UK, and Australia, until relatively recently. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mrs B
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