Description
In this unflinching account, Gitta Sereny delves into the disturbing case of Mary Bell, a child who, at the age of eleven, was convicted of murdering two young children. Sereny's meticulous research and empathetic yet objective approach explore the profound psychological and social factors that may have contributed to Bell's actions. The narrative grapples with themes of abuse, neglect, and the complex nature of childhood innocence, offering a deeply unsettling yet essential examination of a case that shocked a nation. This is a powerful exploration of how environment and trauma can shape a life, leaving readers to confront difficult questions about responsibility and the very definition of a child.
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paperback
Pan Macmillan
Published Jan 1, 2014
448 pages
ISBN: 9781447266587
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Details
First Published
1998
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Cries Unheard: The Story of Mary Bell by Gitta Sereny.