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Introductions by Fitz, the Fool and Nighteyes in the 20th Anniversary Edition of Robin Hobb’s

“This caused controversy” is an incredible understatement.

O’Connor was ahead of her time and consistently spoke out on issues related to child abuse, human rights, anti-racism, organized religion, social injustice, mental illnesses, and women's rights. But in specifically calling out the Catholic Church for its systemic culture of covering up child sexual abuse and protecting abuser priests, her career was effectively derailed by the media.

She unflinchingly spoke truth to power.

“I don't do anything in order to cause trouble. It just so happens that what I do naturally causes trouble. I'm proud to be a troublemaker.” —Sinead O’Connor

[Image ID: The paperback cover of Assassin Apprentice with the words "READ ME!!!!" in all caps and black, "I AM A NORMAL BOOK" and "I WONT SEND YOU OFF ON A 16 BOOK LONG SPIRAL OF INSANITY" in all caps and red edited on to it. End ID]