This Man's Wee Boy
Autor: | Doherty, Tony |
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EAN: | 9781781174586 |
Sachgruppe: | Medien, Kommunikation Sachbücher/Politik, Gesellschaft, Wirtschaft |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Seitenzahl: | 266 |
Produktart: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Veröffentlichungsdatum: | 05.08.2016 |
Untertitel: | A Childhood Memoir of Peace and Trouble in Derry |
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Immerse yourself in this uniquely-crafted memoir capturing the early childhood of the author, the third oldest in a working-class Catholic family from the Brandywell in Derry, spanning 1967-1972. Written with the authentic voice of a child, the memoir unfolds through stories that evoke the innocence of childhood, family dynamics, street friendships, and the onset of civil strife. Experience the tension of a family shielding itself from conflict, with CS gas seeping through the door and tracer bullets whizzing past the windows. Central to the narrative is Tony's father, Patrick, a legendary figure in his son's eyes, struggling to raise a family amid economic hardship. The memoir beautifully portrays the relationship between Tony and his father, capturing a blend of adoration and fear as their lives intertwine with the chaos outside. Witness the impact of conflict as it enters Tony's world through the tragic death of a friend and the direct intrusion into the Doherty household. Described as 'a treasure,' this memoir draws readers into a child's perspective on the harsh realities of life and the horrors unfolding around him. With touches of humor and a vivid depiction of a lost world where children roamed free, this moving account will captivate and deeply move readers, even to the point of tears.