{"product_id":"the-book-of-the-gaels-paperback","title":"The Book of the Gaels - 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\u003eJames Yorkston\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA poignant journey through grief, poverty, and the redemptive power of art in 1970s Ireland.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn rural West Cork, Ireland, two young brothers, Joseph and Paul, navigate a life shadowed by loss and hardship alongside their struggling poet father, Fraser. A letter arrives, promising publication and a chance at escape, but Dublin is a world away from their impoverished existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis novel unfolds as an almost anti-roadtrip, revealing the flip sides of dreams and nightmares, generosity and neglect, all seen through the eyes of a brave, frightened child. It explores the paralyzing pain of grief, tempered by the hope of rescue and the enduring strength of parental love. Perfect for readers seeking \u003ci\u003elyrical prose\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eemotional depth\u003c\/i\u003e, and a \u003ci\u003ebittersweet portrayal of family resilience\u003c\/i\u003e in \u003ci\u003ehistorical Irish fiction\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Yorkston\u003c\/b\u003e is a singer-songwriter and author from the East Neuk of Fife, Scotland, and one of the most celebrated artists in British contemporary music. Over the course of a 15-year career as a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, he's recorded a series of acclaimed albums showcasing a balance of folk and contemporary roots, often drawing deeply on traditional songs and narrative heritage. As a popular live performer and an in-demand collaborator, James has toured continuously throughout the UK, Europe and North America, gaining a loyal and dedicated following.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79 x 7.72 x 5.04 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50332843639021,"sku":"9780857305183","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/OjzLSoP0_R9780857305183.webp?v=1784971505","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-gb\/products\/the-book-of-the-gaels-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}