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by Rosalie Massie Blackburn (Author), Joseph Massie (Author)
While visiting The Grotto of St. Ann's Orphanage Rosalie, Christine and Joseph meet the spirit of St. Bernadette. She sets them back to the early days of the orphanage where their journey begins. Come along as they encounter eighteen apparitions who take turns guiding the trio from 1889 through 1968. As you travel with them through each decade you will learn historical facts about the orphanage and that time period. Actual photos are presented in each chapter. The fact based stories and experiences of the children are told from different views and characters. You will read about the good, the bad and the indifference. Sadness will overcome you as you read about the plight of the orphaned. Yet, a smile, or even a chuckle will come forth as you see how the children cope with their situations.
Author Biography
Co-Authors and siblings, Joseph Massie and Rosalie Massie Blackburn, were once borders at St. Ann's Orphanage in the early 1950's. As they searched for information about the institution they found very little. After a year-long search they were able to gather enough information to provide the most up to date historical timeline of the orphanage. They also found numerous blogs with stories told by other past residents. Increased posts on their Facebook page provided more insight into the past of St. Ann's Orphanage. With all this information at hand they took on the task of publishing 'The Ghosts of St. Ann's Past, the Stories of St. Ann's Orphanage Worcester, Massachusetts.' Now the world can read, first hand, the plight of over 11,000 children who, through no fault of their own, had to endure a life in this orphanage.
