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Don't Wake Me at Doyles

rowan

rowan

Born a Brummie
I have just bought this book from a charity shop simply because it has the word BIRMINGHAM on the back cover ;)

It is a memior by Maura Murphy of her life in Ireland and when she came to Birmingham in the 1950's.

Has anyone read it? I am looking forward to, what I hope will be a good read. :)

Maura was born in 1928 and was still living in Birmingham when the book was published in 2005.
 
Thank you Alf..............how sad but I am sure she found great peace at the end of her life having left behind the story of her life.
 
Sounds interesting Rowan, please let us know if it is...Cat
 
Hello rowan,I read this book last year it was outstanding in its 'awful truth'.This lady went through such a lot but she found strength eventually.She was very honest when she said the catholic priests treated her as if she did not exist despite her asking for help.I felt sorry for her and very angry that such a good woman was treated so badly by her cruel husband.I hope you enjoy this book even though it made me angry and sad at times.Mary
 
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