Hackney Child: The True Story of a Neglected But Resourceful Child Surviving Poverty and the Care System - Couverture souple

Daniels, Hope; Livingstone, Morag

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0957093101 ISBN 13 : 9780957093102

Editeur : Livingstone Media Ltd, 2012

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

Hope: This book is Hope s recollection of her life before and during care. Memories prompted by real locations, sounds, social services files and events which have allowed her to provide extensive written and oral interviews to Morag Livingstone. Now in her mid-thirties, she has achieved beyond the reach of the majority of Care Kids , thus far more than she would have done if she had stayed at home. Her files express her, and the social workers , desire to be accepted into Law School. Hope feared this opportunity and consciously took a different path by becoming pregnant at 18 and hence following the expected path of a child in care. Morag: is a published writer on social and corporate social responsibility issues. She is a videographer and documentary photographer (www.livingstonesphotos.com and www.nutmegcommunications.com) with a track record of working to promote positive change and raise awareness for corporations on the one hand and, on the other, those living in low income, poverty or with mental or physical health concerns. After gaining an Honours degree in Business Studies and 15 years in the corporate sector, Morag decided it was time to combine the creative with corporate ethical and social policies. In the process Morag attained a Masters Degree in Photojournalism and Documentary Photography from the London College of Communication. She has created multimedia films in Europe, Asia, Africa and America demonstrating her ability to bring an individuals story to life through story telling. Morag first came to know Hackney when she volunteered on a pilot project, working with young people on a collaborative approach with a mental health charity working with an art therapist to building confidence and skills through photography and writing. Hope and Morag met when they worked together for Citizens Advice on the film Life After Debt; which focuses on the financial challenges faced by people with a disability. In writing this book we hope to bridge the gap between the perceptions and fears of people in care; to reach out to, and inspire looked after children, to believe in themselves, to provide them with hope about the future and to ask the thinkers in society when making decisions, to consider the child s perspective. This is Morag and Hopes first book. If you wish to contact Hope or Morag please do so through http://www.facebook.com/hope.believe1 or hackneychild@gmail.com

Revue de presse

Hackney Child is a shocking reminder of what some children are subjected to as they grow up. The scars can last a lifetime and there is no certainty they will ever heal. The best way is always to fight back. Hope Daniels has done this and displayed great courage in reliving the events of her childhood through this manuscript. I wish her all the success in the world --Harry Keeble, Best Selling Author of "Baby X"

'Hackney Child' tells us the story of Hope as she grew up in the Care system. It is a terrible indictment of our society that children should suffer such cruelty, especially when being 'cared for' by people who should protect them. I pray, that by telling her story, Hope can find some peace because I believe this story needed to be told. Have a happy life Miss Daniels. --Cassie Harte. Sunday Times Number One bestselling author

An insightful look into one girl s journey into the Care system in the eighties, Hope s story shows the maturity and opportunistic attitude some vulnerable children undertake in order to thrive, the powerful impact that small decisions can have on a child s life and the on-going struggles Care children face even as adults. As her name exemplifies, Hopes compelling account fortifies that every marginalised child has a chance to overcome adversity. --Ruth Stivey, The Who Cares? Trust

'Hackney Child' tells us the story of Hope as she grew up in the Care system. It is a terrible indictment of our society that children should suffer such cruelty, especially when being 'cared for' by people who should protect them. I pray, that by telling her story, Hope can find some peace because I believe this story needed to be told. Have a happy life Miss Daniels. --Cassie Harte. Sunday Times Number One bestselling author

An insightful look into one girl s journey into the Care system in the eighties, Hope s story shows the maturity and opportunistic attitude some vulnerable children undertake in order to thrive, the powerful impact that small decisions can have on a child s life and the on-going struggles Care children face even as adults. As her name exemplifies, Hopes compelling account fortifies that every marginalised child has a chance to overcome adversity. --Ruth Stivey, The Who Cares? Trust

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Livingstone Media Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0957093101
• ISBN 13: 9780957093102
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 280
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible