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PublisherIndependently Published
ISBN-101794251529
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Book TitleMaureen O'carroll : a Musical Memoir of an Irish Immigrant Childhood
Number of Pages208 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2019
TopicEntertainment & Performing Arts
IllustratorYes
GenreBiography & Autobiography
AuthorMaureen O'carroll, Leora O'carroll
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight10.1 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal325.1092
Synopsis"This is more than a charming Irish memoir. The voice of a spirited young girl sets the perfect tone to deliver Irish history, the determination of a family to make their way into another country, and the importance of music." - New York Times best selling author Jacqueline Sheehan. "A delightful and satisfying read" . - The Jamaica Gleaner A captivating memoir that vividly brings to life growing up in a large, quirky and ambitious Irish immigrant family during the Depression and War time in Australia. After years of periodic imprisonment in Ireland for their fight for independence, John and May O'Carroll immigrated to Sydney, Australia with their family in 1930. Told through the eyes of middle child Maureen, one of ten children who went on to become an acclaimed cellist, the story chronicles a family's determination to thrive in their new home. Throughout this colorful memoir infused with Irish history, local politics, religion and the humorous struggles of Depression-era life, music remains a vital theme: It is instrumental in the family rising above their hard circumstances to achieve a better life. Written by the mother-daughter team of Maureen O'Carroll and Leora O'Carroll, the memoir offers a poignant and engaging story of family, resilience and the transformative power of music., Maureen O'Carroll: A Musical Memoir of an Irish Immigrant Childhood vividly brings to life growing up in a large, quirky but ambitious, Irish immigrant family during the Depression and War time in Australia. This enchanting memoir is told through the eyes of the middle child of the ten O'Carroll children, mischievous Maureen, who went on to become an acclaimed cellist.After years of periodic imprisonment in Ireland for their fight for independence, Maureen's parents immigrated to Sydney, Australia with their large family in 1930. The patriarch, John O'Carroll, sets up in the storefront of their Balmain terrace house a barbershop, The Anchor Hairdressing Salon, which becomes a hub of activity for the locals. Maureen's mother, May Gahan O'Carroll, an honored participant in the 1916 Irish Uprising, supplements the family's income with her fortune-telling gifts. Reversing the letters of her last name, she calls herself "Madame Llarraco". Throughout this colorful memoir infused with Irish history, local politics, Catholicism and the humorous struggles of Depression-era life, music remains a vital theme. It is instrumental in the family rising above their hard circumstances to achieve a better life. Remarkably, all ten children were musicians.This evocative memoir, written by the mother-daughter team of Maureen O'Carroll and Leora O'Carroll, is a beautiful, poignant and entertaining story of family, adaption and overcoming tough times to survive - and indeed thrive.REVIEWS: NY Times Best-Selling Author Jacqueline Sheehan on Goodreads: "This is more than a charming Irish memoir. The voice of a spirited young girl sets the perfect tone to deliver Irish history, the determination of a family to make their way into another country, and the importance of music."The Jamaica Gleaner: "The duo's commendable, uncluttered style carries the narrative easily along, as they choose specifically poignant details, which make for engaging read.", "This is more than a charming Irish memoir. The voice of a spirited young girl sets the perfect tone to deliver Irish history, the determination of a family to make their way into another country, and the importance of music." - The New York Times best selling author Jacqueline Sheehan. "A splendid read."- Oliver P. Rafferty, Professor of History, Boston College. A richly evocative memoir of resilience, ambition, and music that traces the extraordinary journey of John and May O'Carroll - Irish independence fighters who, after years of political imprisonment, began anew in Depression-era Sydney, Australia. Told through the eyes of fiercely observant middle child Maureen who went on to become an acclaimed cellist, this narrative chronicles the chaos and warmth of a large immigrant family and their determination to thrive in their new home. Music plays a vital role in the lives of the ten children and is instrumental in the family rising above their hard circumstances to achieve a better life. Brimming with humor, heart, and historical insight, this compelling account, written by Maureen and her daughter Leora, celebrates the unbreakable bonds of kin, the endurance of identity, and the transformative power of music.
