{"product_id":"troubled-times-frances-reilly-9798324451035","title":"Troubled Times: Journey of Survival and Redemption","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTroubled Times: Defying Obedience, Embracing Hope in the Face of Adversity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrances and her two sisters endured a harrowing childhood under the oppressive rule of Catholic nuns in Northern Ireland from the tender age of two. Their lives were marred by unspeakable abuse, chronicled in Frances's first book, \u003ci\u003eThe Orphanage\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow, in this poignant sequel, Frances recounts her journey after escaping the confines of the convent at just fifteen years old. Finally liberated from her living nightmare, she grapples with the overwhelming sense of freedom and the daunting task of building a life outside the walls of her torment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStripped of self-esteem and lacking essential life skills, Frances faces the daunting prospect of forging her own path. Yet, despite the odds stacked against her, she dares to dream of a brighter future. But as she steps into the unknown, she is confronted with the stark reality of being 'farmed out' to a devout Catholic family, where obedience is paramount.\u003c\/p\u003eJoin Frances as she navigates the treacherous waters of post-convent life in 1969, battling fear and uncertainty while clinging to hope. \"\u003ci\u003eTroubled Times\"\u003c\/i\u003e is a compelling tale of resilience, survival, and the indomitable human spirit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Frances Reilly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798324451035\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/30\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 186\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.62lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.43d","brand":"Frances Reilly","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46431581667583,"sku":"9798324451035","price":9.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_68cbd015-e33c-4595-9557-698208e3aa82.jpg?v=1735141767","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/troubled-times-frances-reilly-9798324451035","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}