{"title":"Lily Arthur","description":"\u003cp\u003eLily Arthur is a compelling voice in the realm of crime and thriller fiction, offering readers intricate plots and suspenseful narratives that are hard to put down. Known for her ability to weave gripping stories, Arthur captivates her audience with an engaging mix of mystery and moral complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her standout works, \u003cem\u003ePrisoner of the State\u003c\/em\u003e, showcases her talent for delving into the darker sides of human nature and institutional power, drawing readers into a world where the line between right and wrong blurs with each turn of the page. With each novel, Lily Arthur invites readers to explore the intricate layers of her characters' motivations, making every book a thoughtful and thrilling journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're a fan of novels that keep you on the edge of your seat, exploring themes of justice, identity, and survival, Lily Arthur's book collection is a must-read. Her stories not only entertain but also provoke discussion, leaving a lasting impression long after the last page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"prisoner-of-the-state-by-lily-arthur-9781923144910","title":"Prisoner of the State","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt sixteen years old, Lily Arthur was caught between the women’s liberation movement of the ‘swinging sixties’ and the draconian ideology that young women should be punished for deviating from society's 'moral codes'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the 'crime' of being pregnant, Lily was forcibly taken from the man she planned to marry and incarcerated in the notorious Holy Cross Home for ‘wayward’ girls in Wooloowin, Brisbane as a ‘prisoner’ of the state. Lily spent her entire pregnancy performing unpaid labour in its infamous Magdalene Laundry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn 1 September 1967, the terrified teenager was taken to the Royal Brisbane Hospital where she gave birth shackled to a bed, and her newborn son was cruelly stolen from her – one of 250,000 babies forcibly seized from vulnerable unmarried mothers under the Government’s illegal forced adoption policies of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter decades of heartache and an emotional reunion with her long-lost son, Lily remains on a crusade to expose the truth behind the crimes a country tried to hide and has taken the fight to the Human Rights Commission in Geneva, demanding justice for a generation of women who were victims of one of the worst human rights violations in contemporary Australian history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLily Arthur is the Director of Origins Supporting People Separated by Adoption and a campaigner for human rights and justice for women and children affected by the illegal adoption practices of the past. Lily is a trailblazer who played a pivotal role in securing National Apologies for Australia's Stolen Generations and Forgotten Australians. Her relentless advocacy addresses forced adoption's legacy and seeks justice for its victims, including herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘Only a few mothers led the fight for justice, but an army of women stood behind them. Lily Arthur represents a mother who never gave up her child willingly and fought to make sure he and many other adopted children know.’ – Karen Wilson-Buterbaugh, Director of Origins International and USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘Deeply personal and at times very raw insight. It is compelling, powerful, intense, no holes barred narrative. It clearly shows the lifelong impact of the illegal, cruel practices of forced adoption and a mother's fight for justice.’ – Senator Rachael Siewert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘A heart-breaking view of crimes against humanity. For almost three decades, Lily Arthur details the legalised kidnapping of babies from millions of women in Australia and elsewhere who were brainwashed to comply with society's punishment. Punishment for getting pregnant. The truth of the horrors of adoption laid bare.’ – Joe Soll LCSW, Psychotherapist, and author of \u003cem\u003eAdoption Healing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46674785960172,"sku":"9781923144910","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19860223482872.jpg?v=1752921339"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/lily-arthur.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}