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Out Of The Darkness
Out Of The Darkness: The Story Of Mary Ellen Wilson | Eric A. Shelman, Stephen Lazoritz, M.D.
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In 1874, an amazing event took place--the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) initiated the rescue of a severely abused child named Mary Ellen Wilson. Her rescue initiated the beginning of true child protection in this country, and eventually, the first child protection agency in America was formed.
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Yenya1954
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This story broke my heart time and time again. I can‘t imagine anyone treating an innocent child with such disrespect. How anyone could continue to beat a toddler and do this daily for many, many years, is beyond my understanding. I found it of interest that there was a society to prevent cruelty to animals before there was one for children. I would rated it a 4/5. I learned a considerable amount about a part of history I had‘nt heard of before.

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Shaneyney
Out Of The Darkness: The Story Of Mary Ellen Wilson | Eric A. Shelman, Stephen Lazoritz, M.D.
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Since I‘m taking social work classes I decided to read this book about the case that was the starting point of child abuse law. If you are easily disturbed, I wouldn‘t recommend it. But it is an accurate portrayal of life in those days. Overall, I feel like reading has really opened my eyes to the truth of the world

Lauram That picture is haunting. 😔 6y
Shaneyney @Lauram I‘m pretty sure that‘s an actual picture of the little girl who the story is about. 6y
readinginthedark Oh man, I don't know if I could read this or not. I had such a hard time with A Child Called It. 😔🙈 6y
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nicolekukral
Out Of The Darkness: The Story Of Mary Ellen Wilson | Eric A. Shelman, Stephen Lazoritz, M.D.
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Out of Darkness by Ashley Hope Perez feels like being flayed open and having your guts put on display. To say I liked this book is the completely wrong sentiment. It's like pressing a bruise as hard as you can. You know it hurts so badly, but lifting your finger off the sore spot is a relief.

nicolekukral I'm still feeling raw from reading this book, and I finished it almost 24 hours ago. It may take me awhile to recover. 8y
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