Where Children Run

Karen Emilson

Dec 2018 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Elizabeth Wiley

About this audiobook

Twins David and Dennis Pischke's lives change forever when their father dies, and a man damaged by the war arrives at their farm near the isolated town of Moosehorn, Manitoba. Boleslaw Domko quickly works his way into their lives and their mother's bed. Where Children Run opens with one of their earliest memories-the day Domko throws their infant stepsister against the wall. In this first-hand account, the Twins recall years of neglect, starvation, and enslavement; horrific beatings and candlelit nights spent in the nearby St. Thomas Lutheran Church. Neighbors intervene, but their efforts provide only temporary relief as the children's mother-also living in fear-refuses to press charges. The brothers vow that if they survive, they will someday expose their tormentor and members of their mother's religious organization who turned a blind-eye to their suffering. This is their story-told with stark honesty and in heart-wrenching detail. Where Children Run is a timeless, unforgettable book about survival; and a powerful testament to the strength and adaptability of the human spirit. Contains mature themes.

Ratings and reviews

amazing. the book that atarted my love for readinf. iv met karen ans dennis and both amazing strong people. such a strong story best read iv had. the story was suspensful tou wsnted to know what domko would do next or that their mom would leave. its amazing.

About the author

Karen Emilson was born and raised in southern Ontario, the daughter of Irish immigrants on her mothe's side; and an eclectic mix of Swiss, German, and English on her father's side. She spent all her free time as a child reading books and writing stories, dreaming one day of becoming a writer.

AudioFile Earphones Award winner Elizabeth Wiley is a seasoned actor, dialect coach, theater professor, and dedicated narrator. She brings over twenty-five years of award-winning acting and voice experience to the studio to create memorable, compelling storytelling.