Anne Manne
Crimes of the Cross
Tuesday 30th April 2024 - 1-2pm
A searing expose of institutional child abuse, and the remarkable story of the survivors who would not be silenced.
For many years, Newcastle was the centre of an extensive paedophile network run by members of the Anglican church – and protected by parishioners and community members who looked the other way. In this gripping book, Anne Manne reveals how this network was able to avoid detection for so long, and how its ringleaders were finally exposed and brought to justice.
This is an unforgettable study of courage and faith in the face of unthinkable evil.
Anne Manne is an Australian writer, essayist and social philosopher. A former columnist for The Australian and The Age, she has written many essays about contemporary culture, especially for The Monthly magazine.