Derek Leinster tells the Independent in Ireland that he was “left to rot” by the State because he is a Protestant.
Derek is a survivor of the Bethany mother and baby home claims and says he has never received any kind of redress and that he is determined to get justice for all survivors.
Derek Leinster is the author of Hannah’s Shame and Destiny Unknown.
Hannah’s Shame
This is a story of a young boy’s childhood spent in poverty because of the neglect of the Church of Ireland. Abandoned by his birth mother, this is an inspirational story of one boy’s search for who he is and his fight for justice.
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Destiny Unknown – A true story
At 18 Derek fulfilled his dream to go to England and meet his destiny. This book is about his fight to establish a life for himself in a new country when the odds seemed against him.
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