Silent Cry: The Tragedy of Ireland's Mother and Baby HomesBehind the stone walls of Ireland's mother and baby homes, thousands of unwed women were hidden from view - silenced by shame, secrecy, and cruelty. Their children were born in secrecy… and many never left."Silent Cry" is a harrowing journey into one of the darkest chapters of Irish history. From the cold, grey corridors of institutions that promised "care" to the unmarked graves of the forgotten, this book uncovers the horrifying truths buried for decades. With testimonies, investigative insight, and heartbreaking detail, it confronts a legacy of abuse and stolen lives.This is not just a story of the past - it's a call for remembrance, for truth, and for justice. About Bill Stewart. `About the AuthorBill Stewart spent an incredible 42 years at sea, navigating the world's oceans and gathering stories from the many adventures that a life at sea provides. After retiring, Bill turned to writing as a way to supplement his pension income, discovering a new passion for storytelling along the way.Bill began writing children's storybooks, and to date, he has twelve published titles available. His gift for storytelling soon expanded into the teen thriller genre, and the young Adult genre, where he has published six gripping thrillers that have captivated young adult readers.Never one to rest, Bill is constantly at work, with several new projects in the drafting stage. Most recently, he completed and published his latest works, a Christmas 2024 children's book, which he hopes will bring joy and wonder to readers during the holiday season and Whispers from the river a short fact-based work of fiction about the infamous murderer known as the Green River Killer, who, by his own admission has murdered 80+ marginalised women.
