Evelyn: A True Story - Evelyn Doyle > Reviews

Advantages: A super step back in time and Irish history.
Disadvantages: None at all.

I was tempted to read this book on the recommendation of a friend, and was glad that I did. The story, which is a true story, tells of the plight of Desmond Doyle, who in 1953 lives in Dublin with his wife and six children. When his wife leaves him, Desmond is advised to place his children into care whilst he finds the means to support them. He subsequently finds out that in fact the rights to his children are to be denied him until they reach the ... Read review

Advantages: Based on a true story
Disadvantages: Maybe a bit too short

It's based on a true story about a man who is forced to put his children into care when his wife leaves him for another man. At the time he can't afford to find someone to help home mind the children and go to work so he has to put them into care. They are separated, however the five boys stay together and the eldest of the six, Evelyn, goes to a convent. It is Evelyn who is telling us her side of the story in this book. In the first few chapters ... Read review