The Dionne Years by Pierre Berton
A Thirties Melodrama
A concise chronicle of the Dionne Quintuplets’ rise from a 1934 medical marvel to international spectacle, examining how government authorities, doctors, and promoters removed them from their family and turned their childhood into a tourist attraction. It explores the media frenzy, legal and political maneuvering, and Depression-era economics that fueled their commodification, while revealing the emotional toll on the children and their parents. The account ultimately critiques the ethical failures of a society captivated by celebrity at the expense of children’s rights.
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- Published
- 1977
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- Canadian
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- Original Language
- English
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