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The Children Act

Paperback • 2015 • English

The Children Act

By Ian McEwan

1 Ratings • 5.0 of 5

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About the book

Fiona Maye is a brilliant judge, intelligent and sensitive. She has no children and this causes great sorrow in her life. Through her High Court work she encounters Adam, a seventeen year old boy, who for religious reasons refused medical treatment for a possible terminal illness. His parents support his wishes to stay untreated. What should a non-religious court and judge do when faced with deep religious convictions? Fiona Maye visits Adam in hospital, a meeting that has profound impact on the...Show more

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Published year

2015

Language

English

Original title

The Children Act

Format

Paperback

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