A band of child pilgrims in mass exodus, numbering 100,000, spanning seven decades (1869-1939), arrived in Canada. Like seed, they were scattered from Atlantic to Pacific, not in handfuls as would have been appropriate for children, but in singles, one here, another there. Hampered by the derogatory label, Home Child, severed from their familial connections, against the odds, they took root and became grounded and sturdy enough to change the landscape of our young Dominion.
Promises of Home is a collection of their stories.
It’s time to cry over the abuses they suffered, to applaud their successes and to say, as a nation, “thank you.”
Rose McCormick Brandon, the author, is a descendant of four British Home Children. She writes books and publishes articles on faith, personal experience and the Child Immigration Scheme. She lives in Caledonia, Ontario.
Praise for Promises of Home
Rose McCormick Brandon has given our British Home Children a voice. Her book will go a long way at unlocking some important untold stories. Jim Brownell , Former MPP, responsible for The British Home Child Day Act in Ontario.
Written with a sensitivity that can only come from an author who understands and empathizes with the trials, tribulations and successes of these special children; these are stories that simply had to be told. Lori Oschefski , Founder/CEO, British Home Children Advocacy & Research Association.
Through books such as Promises of Home all citizens have the opportunity to know about the boys and girls and the contributions they made to Canada in peace and in war. John A.G. Sayers , British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa
Promises of Home takes readers on a colourful journey into the lives of the British Home Children who helped build and shape Canada. Phil McColeman , Member of Parliament, Brant
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