The Fallen: A Harrowing Account of Ireland's Magdalene Laundries
Louise Brangan's book, The Fallen, provides a detailed account of Ireland's Magdalene laundries, which operated until 1996 and incarcerated thousands of women and girls. At their peak in 1951, 70 women per 100,000 were in these institutions, highlighting their central role in Ireland's penal system. The book evokes strong emotions of rage and sorrow among readers.
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