Out of the Darkness

In April 1874, in New York City, a severely abused nine-year-old girl named Mary Ellen Wilson became the first child in America to be rescued from an abusive home, thanks to missionary Etta Wheeler and the efforts of the ASPCA. This compelling audiobook recounts the harrowing story of Mary Ellen's mistreatment and ultimate rescue, highlighting the formation of the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. This special anniversary edition includes a new foreword by Eric A. Shelman, along with additional photographs and illustrations, making it a unique exploration of a pivotal moment in child welfare history.