In 1984, in Dunnes Stores on Dublin's Henry Street, Mary Manning refused to register the sale of two South African grapefruits. She was suspended and nine of her co-workers walked out in support. They knew little about apartheid and assumed they could return to work. But theirs were kindling voices, on the cusp of igniting a mass movement.
He made sure of that.'Mary was a shy ten-year-old when her new dad, Sean, came into her life.Sean continued to abuse Mary for twenty years and fathered five of her children. But then, finally, after years of abuse, Mary found the courage to escape him for good - and reclaim her life.
Manning's unique and unconventional world captivates readers with its surreal imagery that defies easy interpretation. The narrative's oddness creates an addictive quality, inviting exploration of its ambiguous themes and characters. This distinctive approach leaves a lasting impression, challenging readers to engage with the text on multiple levels.
L'histoire de Mary commence de faAon ordinaire et heureuse. Jusqu'A ce qu'un cancer emporte son pA]re et que sa mA]re se remarie. Au dA(c)but, son beau-pA]re est gentil et lui apporte son soutien dans les moments difficiles. Mais progressivement, Mary subit des attouchements et, A l'A[ge de douze ans, elle est violA(c)e. AA Si tu parles, personne ne te croiraA A, lui rA(c)pA]te sans arrAat son beau-pA]re. Et en effet, personne ne peut admettre cette histoire horrible, mAame pas sa mA]re, qui a sombrA(c) dans l'alcoolisme. Pire encoreA Mary aura cinq enfants issus de ces viols. Le cauchemar va durer plus de vingt ans. Et lorsqu'elle parvient enfin A raconter son histoire, les services sociaux ne lui offrent aucune protection. Le chemin de la dA(c)livrance sera long et difficile... A L'histoire vraie d'une petite fille abusA(c)e par ceux qui auraient dA la protA(c)ger...