Jay Aston
Published: 2020-07-28
Total Pages: 269
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Orphans of an Angel, is a tragic, but true story of Evelyn Dalton, aged 42, who struggles to survive, burdened by destitution and excruciating abdominal pains. Her life becomes a battle for survival for herself and her four young boys. Set against the backdrop of deteriorating health, mounting debts mean she has only enough food for five days of the week. Social Services Child Welfare become aware of her plight and difficulties .As if matters couldn't get worse, she is evicted from her home, plunging the family into dire straits and purgatory. Inevitably, Social Services become agitated and resolve to take her boys into child-care if conditions do not improve. Unexpectedly, Evelyn collapses with further agonising pains and is admitted to hospital for emergency open surgery. Misdiagnosis of her symptoms result in her drifting into a coma. Unable to provide adequate care, her boys are condemned to life inside a Children's Home. The youngest two children, spend up to twelve years of their lives incarcerated. None of her four boys see their mother again as their crisis deepens into a battle for their own survival. A further catastrophe epitomises their anguish and pitiful existence.