The Dionne Legend: Quintuplets In Captivity - Hardcover

by Lillian Barker (Author), Oliva Dionne (Other)

""The Dionne Legend: Quintuplets In Captivity"" is a non-fiction book written by Lillian Barker that tells the story of the Dionne quintuplets, who were born in Canada in 1934 and became a worldwide sensation. The book explores the exploitation and captivity of the quintuplets by their parents, the government, and the media, who turned them into a tourist attraction and a source of profit. Barker delves into the psychological and emotional effects of this captivity on the quintuplets, who were separated from their family and raised in a specially-built compound. The book also examines the legal battles that ensued over the custody and rights of the quintuplets, as well as their eventual release from captivity and attempts to reclaim their lives. Through interviews, historical documents, and personal accounts, Barker offers a comprehensive and compelling look at one of the most famous cases of child exploitation in history.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.