Chilling in its level of detail about genuine cases, this book will shock many readers who may not have realised how recently baby farming was a common practice. The author takes us through case studies as well as explaining the legislative reform and social history surrounding how baby farming came to be a practice and how the community responded, including the introduction of laws against cruelty to children. It’s a fascinating book and so well presented, with a perfect blend of case studies and contextual facts. It’s important to remember histories such as these and the author has presented this in a way which certainly does not excuse or glorify poverty and neglect, but which does allow the reader to understand how such things can happen in the context of inequality, ignorance and disempowerment.

Very interesting book
Highlighting the terrible baby farming that happened
This book is respectful to all the babies who lost their lives
Well written

This was such an interesting read. I really didn't know anything about this but glad I read it. Very interesting.