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Tony Macaulay

    Tony Macaulay draws on his childhood experiences amidst 'The Troubles' in Northern Ireland to explore themes of peace and reconciliation through literature. His writing is characterized by a blend of nostalgia, humor, and poignant observations on the region's turbulent social history. Through his memoirs and satirical works, he aims to dismantle barriers and foster dialogue. His narratives are valued for their authenticity and their ability to spark conversations about complex societal issues.

    Little House on the Peace Line
    Little House on the Peace Line
    Affairs of State
    Paperboy
    Breadboy
    All Growed Up
    • All Growed Up

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      4.2(56)Add rating

      Following Tony Macaulay's successful career as a breadboy, he's going where few people from the upper Shankill have boldly gone before: to university.

      All Growed Up
    • Breadboy

      • 270 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      4.2(89)Add rating

      When Breadboy Tony Macaulay was growing up on the Shankill in the 70s, the Troubles were ever-present and times were hard. But with ABBA on the radio, a job in the Ormo mini shop, and Judy Carlton in his heart, Breadboy isn't letting anything get him down.

      Breadboy
    • It's Belfast, 1975. The city lies under the dark cloud of the Troubles, and hatred fills the air like smoke. But Tony Macaulay has just turned twelve and he's got a new job. He's going to be a paperboy. And come rain or shine - or bombs and mortar - he will deliver...

      Paperboy
    • U.S. Customs agent Jack Lassiter bravely investigates two deceitful presidential candidates while racing against time and Nazi war criminals to thwart a madman's deadly pursuit of power.

      Affairs of State
    • Little House on the Peace Line

      Love and Laughter in the Shadow of a Belfast Peace Wall

      • 180 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Set against the backdrop of the troubled New Lodge area, the narrative follows Tony Macaulay as he takes on the daunting challenge of running a youth club amidst extreme youth unemployment and societal tensions. As a Protestant from the Shankill Road, Tony's commitment to fostering change is tested when he and his wife, Lesley, must immerse themselves in a community marked by its nationalist identity. The story explores themes of resilience, community dynamics, and the pursuit of hope in a divided society.

      Little House on the Peace Line
    • Little House on the Peace Line

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      In 1985 Tony Macaulay, a Protestant from the top of the Shankill Road, was appointed assistant director of the 174 Trust. There was one condition - Tony had to move to live on the Catholic side of the peace line.

      Little House on the Peace Line
    • Kill the Devil

      • 360 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Kill the Devil is a love story between a survivor and a perpetrator of genocide. A woman and a man, nearly destroyed by extreme violence, hatred and despair, follow a rare and unexpected path, and discover extreme forgiveness, love and hope.

      Kill the Devil