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Jenny, Muriel and I are being held in a room on the second floor. Downstairs a boy is being screamed at by his peers in a General Meeting. I hear them shouting 'You pathetic Mamas Boy! youre disgusting! We hate you!' Two hours later Jenny, Muriel and I are led downstairs All the lights in the house are off, as is the light in the dinning room. Were placed at the front of the room. The invisible audience begins whispering at us. Their voices rising each time they speak. Theyre all saying the same thing. Before they are shouting I hear their words'KILL THEM!' When theyre screaming this the lights are suddenly turned on and with that the angry mob charges at us! It is awful. The loud volume of so many voices is unbearable. But the intensity of their anger and the salyva flying from their mouths is even worse! Afterward we are each ridiculed in turn. Muriel is accused of being a witch because she is quiet, strange and it is believed that she killed some baby birds. Jenny and I are called mental cases and spoiled babies. When were informed that we will be shot down and have to dig ditches Jenny falls apart. She covers her face and sobs bitterly. The director orders two students to hog tie her on the floor. Although I know Ill be punished severely, I start laughing and cant stop! I see Jenny rocking on her stomach, making me think of a rocking chair. Im charged at by my peers and pushed against the wall. The director makes me announce that Im a dumb little girl, who knows nothing. Being thirteen I find this humiliating, but I comply. Yes this actually happened. I was at The Elan School in Maine by this time and incidents like the above occured regularly. Kids were there for many reasons. I was a run away who had emotional problems. I was also legally blind.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'My Imagination and Art Have Sustained Me'? A: The memoir explores themes of resilience and survival through personal experiences faced by the author during her time in a residential school, detailing emotional struggles and the impact of peer interactions.
- Q: Who is the author of this memoir? A: The memoir is written by Mary O'Brien.
- Q: What period does the memoir cover? A: The memoir covers the period from the 1960s through the early 2000s.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 324 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: In what condition is the book listed? A: The item condition is listed as 'Good'.
- Q: When was this memoir published? A: The memoir was published on December 21, 2011.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: This book belongs to the genre of Memoirs.
- Q: Is there any specific audience for this memoir? A: The memoir is aimed at readers interested in personal stories of overcoming adversity, particularly those who may relate to experiences of emotional challenges.
- Q: What kind of insights can readers expect from this memoir? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the author's emotional journey, the dynamics of peer relationships, and the challenges faced in a structured environment for troubled youth.