{"product_id":"maureen-ocarroll-a-musical-memoir-of-an-irish-immigrant-childhood-paperback","title":"Maureen O'Carroll: A Musical Memoir of an Irish Immigrant Childhood - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLeora O'Carroll\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBarry Tuckwell\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eMaureen O'Carroll\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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.\"\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e- The New York Times best selling author Jacqueline Sheehan. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A splendid read.\"- Oliver P. Rafferty, Professor of History, Boston College.\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrimming 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 210\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.48 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 24, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50480027205869,"sku":"9781794251526","price":22.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-ca\/products\/maureen-ocarroll-a-musical-memoir-of-an-irish-immigrant-childhood-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}