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Set in 1960s and 1970s Australia, the blood on my hands is the dramatic tale of Shannon

O'Leary's childhood years.

O'Leary grew up under the shadow of horrific domestic violence, sexual and physical abuse

and serial murder.

Her story is one of courageous resilience in the face of unimaginable horrors.

The responses of those whom O'Leary and her immediate family reached out to for help

are almost as disturbing as the crimes of her violent father.

Relatives are afraid to bring disgrace to the family's good name.

Nums condemn the child's objections as disobedience and non-compliance and laws at the time prevent

the police from interfering unless someone is killed.

The blood on my hands is a heartbreaking, yet riveting narrative of a childhood spent

in pain and terror.

Betrayed by the people who are supposed to provide safety and understanding and the strength

and courage it takes not just to survive and escape, but to flourish and thrive.

The book that we're featuring this evening is The Blood on My Hands, an autobiography with

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