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Genie, an American girl born in 1957, suffered severe abuse and neglect from her parents, which prevented her from learning to speak during her childhood. After being discovered by social workers at age 13, she was studied by scientists who aimed to understand language acquisition, but she never fully learned to communicate like others. Her life after being rescued involved various placements, including group homes where she faced further abuse, and as of 2016, she was believed to be living in California un

Author

Joanna Sekuła

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