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Book Reviews:
A Magdalene Rose
Following the launch and availability of, A Magdalene Rose, many comments have been received from readers either expressing their opinions about the book, or, sharing with Frank, the horrors of their own experiences.
Read a small selection of 'A Magdalene Rose' book reviews below.
Coming soon: Live/interactive book reviews!
"Nearly finished A Magdalene Rose and I am thoroughly enjoying it...
Better than any 'Long Lost Family' or 'Who Do Think You Are'.
A cracking piece of fortune and sleuthing!"
CK - United Kingdom
HP - United Kingdom
"You have expressed your every emotion courageously. Not reticent in holding back your true feelings, it was real, I felt this jumped off the pages into reality. Outstandingly compiled"
CC - Ireland
"I've just finished reading 'A Magdalene Rose'...what can I say, a very sad story but it was a beautiful read. From the cover, weight of the book to the quality of the paper & the labour of love that was felt from each page made this a memorable experience"
EH - United States
"Just finished Magdalene Rose. Wonderful! Your perseverance is remarkable"
GP - United Kingdom
"My wife's reviews are very favourable and she's talked about how the Church comes through as culpable; it made her very annoyed when reading it"
PB - United Kingdom
"A friend has just finished reading it and she cried throughout!"
SH - Ireland
"Have started your beautiful book...it is such a poignant read"
EQ - Ireland
"Loving the book and thanks for signing it"
JD - Ireland
"I'm loving the book; so much that needs to be told"
BF - Ireland
"A fabulous book; I don't want it to end"
PH - United Kingdom
"I admire the fire in your belly, not to be extinguished by hierarchy"
PC - United Kingdom
"[About the book], I'm waiting to read the book, I can't get it off her"
RB - Australia
"Beautifully written...very compelling"
FK - Ireland
"Raw & truthful"
JA - USA
"I cried my way through the letter to your mom...very powerful indeed"
JMJ - USA
"What a journey. what a story, what an injustice...[you] kept your promise"
KG - Ireland
"Great read but very very sad..It is beyond belief. It makes me sick to think that they got away with it for so long...it makes me so angry"
JK - Ireland
"The story made me stop everything...I have been glued to it...It pains my heart"
DK - United Kingdom
"Fantastic...very good!"
DW - Ireland
"This book is such an
incredible read...The fact it is based in truth about the
lives of this family makes
it all the more compelling. Beautifully written with love
and compassion and determination to find out
the truth of these incredible people is heart touching"
AJ - USA
"Fabulous, Fabulous, Fabulous!"
SC - United Kingdom
"Not my typical read but this is brilliant...very very good!"
BJ - United Kingdom
"A Magdalene Rose — evocative, bold and unforgettable. It’s definitely one to read! Congratulations Frank!"
SMH - Ireland
"Wonderful, beautiful book"
FM - Ireland
"A powerful front cover...it tells this story"
WD - United Kingdom
"An amazing book - I loved reading it"
JJ - USA
"Beautiful tribute...a long labour of love"
EM - United Kingdom
"Enjoyed reading the book...a great tribute to your family"
Latest review arriving soon!
AB - United Kingdom
"I am so engrossed in your book...a beautiful story albeit heartbreaking"
Latest review arriving soon
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