{"title":"Brendan Watkins","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the captivating works of \u003cstrong\u003eBrendan Watkins\u003c\/strong\u003e, an acclaimed author renowned for his engrossing contributions to the genres of Biography and Memoir. Brendan's writing skillfully delves into real-life narratives, blending factual storytelling with an engaging narrative style that keeps readers enthralled from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his standout works, \u003cem\u003eTell No One\u003c\/em\u003e, showcases his ability to weave intricate tales that offer both insight and intrigue. Through his books, Brendan Watkins invites readers to experience the powerful realm of personal stories, often shedding light on lesser-known or overlooked figures, their lives, and their profound impact on the world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are drawn to the human stories behind famous personalities or the gripping accounts of unsung heroes, Brendan Watkins' collection promises to provide a riveting reading experience. Discover his books to embark on a literary journey filled with depth, emotion, and revelation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tell-no-one-by-brendan-watkins-9781761069994","title":"Tell No One","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrendan Watkins was eight years old when his parents told him he was adopted. When he was in his late twenties, he started searching for his birth parents and eventually discovered the identity of his birth mother: he was told she was a Catholic nun. And she wanted nothing to do with him. For the next thirty years Brendan had no clues as to the identity of his birth father.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2018, a DNA test provided the answer: he was the son of a priest. His father had studied in a Trappist monastery in Ireland, returned to Australia and become a celebrated outback missionary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter decades of searching and obstruction from the Catholic church, the whole truth was finally exposed. Brendan Watkins' birth parents were a Catholic priest and a nun. \u003ci\u003eTell No One\u003c\/i\u003e reveals the moving story of that incredible discovery, and explores the questions, anxieties and reflections arising from his hidden past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'I read \u003ci\u003eTell No One\u003c\/i\u003e in one sitting. I could not put it down. Everyone needs to know where they come from. It is such a core need. Brendan's persistence against secrecy and lies was a powerful reminder that many end their lives without knowing. I so wanted a fairytale ending and then I remembered how cruel institutionalised religious power is to children and women. Read it and weep and then get strategic - it has to end.'\u003c\/em\u003e Wendy McCarthy AO, author of \u003ci\u003eDon't Be Too Polite, Girls\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845909106924,"sku":"9781761069994","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1093482815.jpg?v=1758900282"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/brendan-watkins.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}