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The Light in the Window, by June Goulding
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In Ireland, 1951, the young June Goulding took up a position as midwife in a home for unmarried mothers run by the Sacred Heart nuns. What she witnessed there was to haunt her for the next fifty years. It was a place of secrets, lies and cruelty. A place where women picked grass by hand and tarred roads whilst heavily pregnant. Where they were denied any contact with the outside world; denied basic medical treatment and abused for their 'sins'; where, after the birth, they were forced into hard labour in the convent for three years. But worst of all was that the young women were expected to raise their babies during these three years so that they could then be sold—given up for adoption in exchange for a donation to the nuns. Shocked by the nuns' inhumane treatment of the frightened young women, June risked her job to bring some light into their dark lives. June's memoir tells the story of twelve women's experiences in this home and of the hardships they endured, but also the kindness she offered them, and the hope she was able to bring.
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Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Ebury Press; Reprint. edition (March 1, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0091902053
ISBN-13: 978-0091902056
Product Dimensions:
5 x 0.6 x 7.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review:
4.5 out of 5 stars
55 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
#530,406 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
I know 5 stars is supposed to mean I 'love' the book and I can't say I loved reading about the horrifice treatment of unwed mothers and their children in Ireland over decades of time. Though I've read reports, seen documentaries, and read fictionalized accounts of the infamous mother/baby homes and the Magdalene Laundries this was a first-hand account by a witness/participant. Some readers have criticized Goulding's writing technique, but I think she wrote as I'd expect her to speak and her style made this all more credible. Her ambivalence is understandable to someone raised in the 1950s; I still remember in the U.S. how hard it was for an independent woman in the '70s much less Ireland in the '50s. A hundred thank-yous for setting these into book form. Ireland is not all green hills and picturesque stone walls.
This is an exceptional book. READ IT.This book has it's sweet moments, it has as little (very little) humor, most of it is an absolute horror. I was an unmarried 17 year old when I found myself pregnant in 1960. I was loved by my mother, father, brother, and a whole slew of family. I am unable to visualize the tortures set forth in this book, the most horrific being the loss of my child.There must be a special place in hell for those person responsible, and special place in heaven for those girls and their baby's. God bless them.
at least the young mothers and babies had you Mrs. Goulding. I'm an American and I had a baby out of wedlock. I fortunately had the support of my family and friends. Unfortunately my son died 2 days before his birth and I haven't had any more children. No matter when all this took place it was criminal---not the girls---the way they were treated. You mention several times how the "home" was like prison. well prisoners are treated way better. I (even though I was not one of the girls) wanted to commend you on your humanity, your love and all the things you did to try and help these girls and their babies. Such a sad story...it makes me angry.
Parts were very boring. Too much detail about her personal stuff re: her boyfriend and upcoming wedding; didn't care about that at all. But as a different perspective on attitudes and treatment of unwed mothers of those times, it was interesting to note that despite her disagreement with how they were treated, she was essentially powerless to change anything. The Church ruled the times and the pervasive attitude was that these were sinful, fallen women. The men, of course, were blameless and got no punishment at all.
This book is written from the point of view of the "fly on the wall". It really confirms the assertions written from the point of the victims since this topic was unearthed in the 1990"s. Powerful. Unbelievable the way so many of these nuns terrorized young, helpless women who often found themselves pregnant after having been victims of rape, incest, and ignorance and abandonment by their families.
June Golding's account of her two years as a midwife at a convent run as a home for unwed mothers in Ireland in the early fifties is a haunting reminder about human rights and basic human decency. These young mothers were effectively convicted and incarcerated for the untenable crime of conceiving a child out of wedlock. There children were taken, ostensibly to provide "better" lives for them, but often without the consent of their mothers. Golding did what she could and ultimately, all she could do was tell their stories. I am a birth mother, but the circumstances around my son's adoption was so far from what these women endured. I had a strong support network around me that included the parents I chose for my son and I knew that I was doing what was best for him and for me. These women in these homes had no such luck. My heart breaks for them but I am so grateful to Golding for bringing their stories to light.
This book was very very sad. The way unwed mothers were treated back in the day was appalling. Those poor unwed mothers forced to give up their babies. It was well worth the read as it makes you realise what went on back in the late 40's/ early 50,s
An amazing story. June gave every piece of herself to those women; she was the only hope and comfort they experienced. Thank you for bringing your story and the stories of young women to light for all of us to understand. You brought light out of darkness; shame, fear, and guilt- that is the greatest gift of all. "... and the truth shall set you free." Shame on the church for enabling this abuse; may their souls rest in peace.
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