Breaking the Silence

Summary:

Abused by team-mates on his school basketball team, and a witness to their continuing reign of terror, 17-year-old Declan is riddled with anguish and self-doubt. With the help of his new friends, Gnasher and Laura… he learns to overcome his fears and take his life back. (Source: The Irish Times)

Comment:

This meticulously researched new book is an uncompromising and brave examination of bullying and male rape…A powerful and compelling teenage book which deserves to be read. (Source: The Irish Times)

Edited by: Dublin City University

Author(s): O’Loughlin, Larry

Publisher: Wolfhound Press

City: Dublin

Year: 2001

Pages: 165

ISBN: 9780863278365

Age Range: 15 - 18

Language: EN

Original Language: EN

Keywords: Male sexuality, Masculinities, Peer pressure, Rape


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