Stolen Babies of Spain chronicles how and why baby stealing began in Spain just after the civil war of 1936-1939. This heartbreaking and tragic history of the worst, modern-day network of stolen babies pulls back a web of deceit and terror, uncovering pain, suffering, and, worse, organization and profit.

Using more than three hundred interviews conducted by the authors, many of them exclusive, Greg Rabidoux and Mara Lencina reveal the personal stories of the adults who were stolen babies as they search for their biological parents and their true origins. The authors also shine a spotlight on the surviving parents who still to this day search for their babies that were stolen and sent away for illegal adoptions.

In Stolen Babies of Spain: The Book, the authors also expose the role of the Catholic Church, General Francisco Franco and the Spanish government, and medical doctors and nurses such as the infamous Dr Eduardo Vela, in operating in a criminal network for decades that stole babies and sold them for profit, both in Spain and worldwide. Rabidoux, Lencina, and Vila take an in-depth look at the ongoing stealing and trafficking of babies and children worldwide and what, if anything, is being done to combat these basic, human rights violations and crimes.

Fortunately, the work Rabidoux and Lencina did in finding families and those who had been stolen, to interview, also revealed heart-warming stories of the rare yet wonderful moments when stolen babies and their family are reunited. In conjunction with the award-winning documentary Stolen Babies of Spain, also from Rabidoux and Lencina, this fascinating and tragic hidden history is now, finally, revealed.

Formato	Tapa dura
Número de Páginas	246
Lenguaje	Inglés
Editorial	Valmar Books
Fecha de Publicación	2020-03-30
Dimensiones	8.5" x 5.5" x 0.63" pulgadas
Letra Grande	No
Con Ilustraciones	No
Temas	Español, Español

Vila Torres, Enrique

Enrique Vila Torres is a well-known advocate and lawyer for stolen baby victims specializing in facilitating encounters or reunions of separated family members. He has argued cases internationally, including to the United Nations, is a frequent expert guest on Spanish television and a prolific author on this subject, including; Lettere Di Un Bastardo Al Papa (2018), Hijos de Otros Dioses (2013) and Bastardos (2010). Enrique is also a victim and continues his own personal search for his biological mother. He lives in Spain with his family.

Lencina, Mara

Mara Lencina is executive producer of the award-winning documentary film, Stolen Babies of Spain and co-author of Stolen Babies of Spain: The Book. Mara is a native of Alicante, Spain. Mara has conducted over 300 interviews with victims both for the film and her doctoral dissertation (Giving Voice to the Voiceless: Testimonies of Stolen Baby Victims during the Franco Dictatorship). Mara' s PhD is from Florida State University and she teaches Spanish at HGTC in South Carolina. She is co-founder of ValMar Productions Inc., and ValMar Films. Mara is a former professional tennis player on the WTA tour.

Rabidoux, Greg

Greg Rabidoux is an award-winning documentary film director (Stolen Babies of Spain) and the co-author of Stolen Babies of Spain: The Book as well as author of Hollywood Politicos, Then and Now (2008), and theatrical plays including; Red Scared and The Diva. Greg has also appeared as an actor in film, including Death at Dinner. He is co-founder of ValMar Productions Inc., and ValMar Films. He has an earned PhD, specializing in politics and film and a law degree from Marquette University Law school. Currently, he is directing pre-production for the upcoming documentary film Stolen Babies of Serbia.