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Sold into Marriage: One Girl's Living Nightmare (Paperback)

by Sean Boyne (Author), Brigid Tobin (Author)
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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: O'Brien Press Ltd (21 Sep 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0862785812
  • ISBN-13: 978-0862785819
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.4 x 1.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 27,442 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'A disturbing and well-written account of savage cruelty' -- The Sunday Tribune The Sunday Tribune 'A chilling account of cruelty, abuse and domination. Nuala comes aross as an exceptional person, who despite her horrific ordeal, never lost her sense of self' -- Ireland on Sunday Ireland on Sunday 'A sad reminder of the closed society which we tolerated until very recently' -- Leinster Leader Leinster Leader 'an incredible and disturbing story' -- Southside People Southside People 'Nuala's tale is an emotional one that makes for compulsive reading' -- Cathy Kelly '... will strke a chord with any woman who has been trapped into a bad relationship, but I guarantee you none of you will ever have equalled the likes of the horrors perpretrated on this poor girl before she finally broke out of her cage.' -- Modern Woman


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In 1973 a sixteen-year-old Irish schoolgirl was sold into marriage by her father. Her groom was a farmer almost four times her age. Despite a pre-nuptial agreement guaranteeing that there would be no sex, her husband raped her repeatedly. He also beat her. Although she made desperate pleas for help, the legal system, the police and the clergy failed to come to her aid. "Sold into Marriage" is the story of that girl's loveless marriage, as told to journalist Sean Boyne, her rape, subsequent pregnancy and suicide attempt and her eventual escape to London and freedom.
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I couldn't put it down!!, 28 Jan 2004
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Although at times a harrowing read, this book is a story of a truely strong spirit, it seems unbelievable these things could happen in modern times,(a time of happiness and discovery to most of us in this age group) I could hardly breath when reading of her escape. The fact that she has survived to raise her children is inspiring. God bless you and give you peace in the rest of your life
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic read but very sad, 29 Aug 2003
I read this book in around six hours as i was unable to put it down. What that poor girl actually went through only she knows. One can only imagine. Im surprised she didnt actually commit suicide. I can honestly say im sure i'd have killed "the husband" and done time for it. How she kept her sanity one can only guess. A must read for those who enjoy reading about real life. Fantastic but very sad.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Sold into Marriage?, 16 Mar 2003
By Miss K Hanlon (Johnstone, Renfrewshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
Sold into slavery more like. I could not believe this actually happened in the 'liberated' 70's with all the glamrock stuff that was going on. Something tells me that somewhere in this island, similar treatment of young women is still going on.

This book was riveting from the first shocking page until the end. I couldn't put it down and when I did, I thanked God for the wonderful life I had growing up in the same period.

This book was very well written albeit painful for the 'victim' and I hope she can move on from this nightmare.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Poorly written
I agree with the other poorly rated review, this book was not well written at all. Although I felt extremely sad for the person portrayed in this book, I felt that the author did... Read more
Published 26 days ago by Hina Petal

4.0 out of 5 stars SOLD IN MARRIAGE
A VERY SAD STORY, A BOOK WRITTEN WITH FEELING, THIS BOOK YOU WANTED TO REACH OUT AND PROTECT THE AUTHOR, WHAT AN AWFUL LIFE SHE HAS LED, NO DOUBT SCARED FOR EVER. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mrs. J. A. Miller

5.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievable
Unbelievable, but believable. Sad and outraged is what you will feel. Unable to put the book down as you challenge her to get through the pain and torment to live a fulfilling... Read more
Published on 19 Jul 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing courage
i read this book many years ago now and the heartache and and horror that something like this could happen is still with me. Read more
Published on 23 May 2004 by cara boyle

5.0 out of 5 stars wicked
wicked being in the sense that this was allowed to happen and for so long.Nualas ordeal was a travesty ,how her parents slept at night is beyond me and why the police and others... Read more
Published on 18 Dec 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Reader from Crowland in Lincolnshire.
A truly amazing read. I just couldn't put the book down, once I had started reading it. It seems incomprehensible that somebody should have had to endure what the main character... Read more
Published on 20 Oct 2003 by Mrs. Anne Brooke

5.0 out of 5 stars enduring
This book really showed how this girls endurance was tested to the limit. It was an inspiring book that at times left me horrified that this could be done to people. Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2003 by Geeta Jesuthasan

2.0 out of 5 stars disappointing.
i bought this book full of anticipation, and was very disappointed. To be honest i could have done better myself! Read more
Published on 16 Jun 2003 by yasmin-housefull

4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating
I spent a large part of this story being angry with Nuala's mother. Although she herself was a victim of her husband I simply could not understand how a woman could let something... Read more
Published on 30 April 2002 by Christine L

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
I found myself unable to put this book down.... I feel so sorry for Nuala, but I also feel angry that this was allowed to happen to her, her whole life has been ruined leaving her... Read more
Published on 18 May 2001

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