Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Format
ePUB
Kopierschutz
Nein
Family Sharing
Nein
Text-to-Speech
Ja
Erscheinungsdatum
22.04.2026
Verlag
John Thomas GavinSeitenzahl
98 (Printausgabe)
Dateigröße
6575 KB
Auflage
1. Auflage
Sprache
Englisch
EAN
9781067617806
Growing up in 1950s rural Ireland, John Gavin was told to settle for a simple life, one without ambition or thought. But he refused to accept the limits placed on him.
At just sixteen, he left his small village behind and set out for England with little more than determination and a battered suitcase. Facing gruelling work, unfamiliar cities, and the loneliness of starting over, John forged his path through resilience, discipline, and sheer grit.
Haunted by a childhood accident that changed his younger brother's life forever and shaped how his community saw him, this powerful memoir explores themes of guilt, survival, migration, and identity. Guided by the wisdom of fellow Irish migrants, John learns to rebuild not only his life but also his sense of self.
This deeply moving story of perseverance, compassion, and quiet triumph is a testament to how strength of character and self-belief can transform even the most difficult beginnings into a life of purpose, family, and fulfilment.
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