AN IRISH CHILDHOOD

Mary McCann invites the reader into the memories of her northern ,Irish childhood. Mary&rsquo,s story is a rich depiction of deprived and ,troubled life in early twentieth century Northern Ireland. Filled ,with personal trials and struggles, Mary tells the story of how her ,impoverished life led her to cross the channel, overcome ,adversity and forge a successful and warm life of her own.Mary&rsquo,s book is an important historical account of life in Northern ,Ireland at this time. This is a very real, raw account of one ,woman&rsquo,s struggle in a large, poor, rural Irish family. ,This is a profoundly moving tale that will make you laugh, cry and ,route for Mary as we gain valuable and surprising insights into ,the struggles many faced in this difficult and tense time._,