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• Sales Rank: #434852 in Books
  
• Published on: 1982-01-15
• Original language:
  English
• Binding: Paperback
• 223 pages

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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful.
Beneath the rotting flesh lived a human being
By Paula Lees
A classic tale of life in Victorian England, where deformed people such as Joseph Merrick were cast aside. This is the heartbreaking true story behind the film, which inspired so many of us to re-evaluate our own imperfections.Joseph Carey Merrick was born in Leicester, into Victorian standards that did not and could not tolerate the astounding abnormalities of his features. Cast aside by his father after his mother died, and Joseph's new stepmother (who could no longer accept him), he reluctantly and eventually ended up becoming the main attraction at the local fairs. He would show all his corrupting flesh for those who paid the entrance fee, listening to the gasps of horror from the audience, witnessing the women fainting from the horrendous sight before them. In time, Joseph would be saved from this degrading humiliation by an eminent doctor, who later came to realise that beneath the corrupting foul smelling flesh of Joseph Merrick's body lay a most humane person. For Joseph loved to read, enjoyed the theatre, had a thirst for knowledge, and above all asked for nothing more than to be accepted for a human being with feelings and emotions.It is true to say that it would be hard for most people in today's society not to turn away from such a sight as Joseph, ambling along the street, covered from head to foot by cape and mask, unable to communicate effectively because the disease has made it virtually impossible for him to talk. But today's society has a greater understanding of the tragic "freaks of nature" as they were known, and this is what makes this true story so heartbreaking to try and understand today.Joseph Merrick never asked for anything in his entire life, only maybe enough time for people to realise that underneath his gut wrenching exterior appearance, there lived a decent human being.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful.
A masterpiece
By Miss C. Mowat
Before reading this book I had very little knowledge of Joseph Merrick - only the general rumours that almost everyone in the Western World seems to have heard, and what I had assumed.This book shows everything about Merrick from the loneliness that he felt, his love for the people around him, his spirit and compassion. It also shows his true feelings about being an exhibit in a freak show. What I found great about this book in particular is the detail that is spent focusing on the other people in Merrick's life (like Treves and Tom Norman). I found that to be one of the biggest bonuses of this book.It is informative and heart breaking, and I for one couldn't put it down -it really is a masterpiece.Plus the writings of both Treves and Merrick included at the end were a fantastic addition that made my experience even better than I had hoped for.Having read this book I feel that I know so much about Merrick. I would sincerely recommend this book to anyone and everyone who has even the slightest interest in Joseph Merrick!

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Really enjoyed reading this book
By Michelle
Really enjoyed reading this book. Lots of information about Joseph Merrick's life. Sad story about an amazing individual. Would recommend this book!

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