The Pencil Case (Paperback)

Wrongful incarceration, childhood abuse and deprivation couldn't break Paul Wilson's indomitable spirit, but survival means an endless battle against the system that torments him. Paul Wilson was a fifth generation, native-born white Australian, and a stolen child. Bureaucrats stole him twice. So-called 'women of God' and a misguided carer stole his identity, his heritage, and his self-respect. Highlighting the terrible consequences of flawed Government policies, misguided decisions by 'pencil-pushers', and cruelty and child abuse, "The Pencil Case" is a story you will read between tears and fits of rage. Journey into the home and lives of a battling Aussie bush family and weep over cruel injustice that breaks a mother's heart and kills a father's soul. Witness child abuse and deprivation in an almost Dickensian world. Meet foster parents whose dedication and caring gives orphans and waifs hope for a future. Then follow Paul Wilson's struggle through adult life, sharing his and his family's pains and joys. Celebrate his triumphs; mourn his foolishness; admire his strength and courage as he fights continuing injustice, haunted by demons from his past and nursing an insatiable thirst for revenge. Confronting, heart wrenching, yet heart-warming, this is a story that illustrates the beauty and strength of the human spirit. It's a story about inspiration and triumph. Ultimately, it's a story about the power of family love.