Ten Doors Down

Tickner's sensitive portrayal of the woman at the heart of his story is a powerful refutation of an inhuman system that doomed generations of single mothers (described as of low intelligence if not actually retarded by doctors) and their children (the so-called clean slates ) to the unimaginable misery of forced adoptions. Hundreds and thousands of families were touched by these policies. This moving memoir tells the exceptional story of one of them. FOUR STARS --Julia Taylor, Books+Publishing An emotional and deeply personal account of the complexity of family and the need to understand your origins. A great Australian story, which leaves the reader feeling positive about the triumph of humanity. --Anthony Albanese This book confronts aspects of our shared historical past, some of which are horrible and shameful. I wept in parts. I felt sad and angry in other parts. But this book is also about happiness and hope. It is a story all Australians should read. --Professor Mick Dodson, AM Magnificently moving. You won't be able to put it down. A testament to a mother's love-and a son's--full of heart, truth, and power. The final pages will break you. --Nikki Gemmell Ten Doors Down is a memoir on the significance of a mother's care and the power of familial love...Ten Doors Down is an emotional and deeply personal story, and Tickner's insights into family are moving and uplifting. --Georgia Brough, ArtsHub Optimistic and uplifting...a moving story, and told with economy and great focus. --Debra Adelaide, The Age