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Connor Sparrowhawk: How one boy’s death in NHS care inspired a movement for justice

The story of a UK campaign for truth and accountability. And respect for the lives of people who have learning disabilities. Review by Clare Sambrook. Extract by Sara Ryan.

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‘What has Steve Wright got, Mum?’ he asked. ‘DJitis,’ I said. Sara Ryan (Rich Huggins)


 

Justice for Laughing Boy: Connor Sparrowhawk –            A Death by Indifference, by Sara Ryan

Review by Clare Sambrook

Sara Ryan began a blog six years ago, “mostly to document the funny stories that happened in our everyday lives.” Called mydaftlife, it’s a warm and funny read. Ryan has an ear for dialogue, a photographer’s eye — and she’s a nifty swearer. Star of the show is her son Connor, his quirky take on life. One of five children, they call him Laughing Boy, LB for short. He loves lorries, buses, coaches, London, Eddie Stobart, and the family’s Jack Russell, Chunky Stan.