Brendan O'Carroll is an Irish author celebrated for his distinctive voice and humor. His writing frequently draws inspiration from observations of life and family dynamics, masterfully blending comedy with keen insights into human nature. O'Carroll is recognized for his ability to craft vibrant and relatable characters that resonate with readers across cultures. His works stand as a testament to his storytelling prowess, delivering narratives that are both humorous and poignant.
The narrative focuses on the New Zealand R Patrol, a distinguished unit of the Long Range Desert Group, featuring notable figures like Jake Easonsmith and Don Steele. Through wartime reports, diaries, and interviews, it offers personal insights into their experiences. The book details the unit's formation, early missions, and the equipment used, highlighting their role in covert operations, including support for the SAS and the Eighth Army. Dramatic accounts of air attacks and engagements with Axis forces are complemented by 288 images, maps, and art.
The Long Range Desert Group, established in July 1940, specialized in reconnaissance and intelligence operations behind enemy lines during World War II. As the first British special forces unit, it quickly gained a formidable reputation for executing deep penetration patrols into territories occupied by German and Italian forces. The book delves into the group's strategic importance and the daring missions that defined its legacy in the desert warfare landscape.
Book 3: The Agnes Browne Trilogy. At forty-seven years of age Agnes (star of
BAFTA-nominated TV series Mrs Browne's Boys), now thirteen years happily
widowed, enters the 1980s with a fruit stall in Moore Street, a French lover
and six children ... With a new introduction by the author, Brendan O'Carroll.
Book 2: The Agnes Browne Trilogy Continuing the hilarious saga of the ups and
downs, minor scrapes and major run-ins of the seven children of Agnes Browne.
Full of joy, humour, pathos and Dublinese. With a new introduction by the
author, Brendan O'Carroll.
Set in the vibrant 1960s, the narrative revolves around a North Dublin family, exploring their comic misadventures through the lens of a beloved Irish comedian. With a blend of raw humor and heartfelt affection, the story captures the essence of family life during this era. Additionally, a film adaptation directed by and starring Anjelica Huston is anticipated for release in the U.S. in fall 1999, promising to bring the comedic charm of the book to the screen.
This book offers a unique glimpse into the Brown family's life, featuring Mammy's tips for maintaining a perfect, or at least functional, family. It's ideal for those looking to break away from the usual Christmas DVD gifts.
The narrative follows Brendan O'Carroll's journey from a challenging childhood in Dublin, marked by the loss of his father and financial struggles, to becoming a beloved entertainer known for "Mrs. Brown's Boys." Leaving school early, he held various jobs while drawing inspiration from his formidable mother, Ireland's first female Labour MP. His resilience and humor ultimately led him to a chance in stand-up comedy, transforming his life and career. O'Carroll shares his story with warmth, highlighting the influence of family and determination in overcoming adversity.
Set in 1940s Dublin, the story follows young Agnes Reddin as she navigates the challenges of working-class life. Alongside her best friend Marion Delany, Agnes faces the trials of Catholic school, the pressures of family life with numerous siblings, and the grind of factory work. Amidst these struggles, she finds moments of joy in the burgeoning rock-and-roll scene and the lively atmosphere of dance halls. Brendan O'Carroll captures the resilience and spirit of youth during a transformative era in Dublin's history.
Agnes Browne, trentaquattro anni, bella, proletaria, simpatia irresistibile, ha un banco di frutta e verdura al mercato del Jarro, turbolento quartiere popolare di Dublino, sette figli come sette gocce di mercurio e un'autentica venerazione per Cliff Richard. Purtroppo ha anche un marito che lascia i suoi guadagni agli allibratori, per poi rifarsi con lei a suon di ceffoni. Ogni mattina Agnes esce di casa alle cinque per incontrare l'amica Marion e iniziare insieme la giornata in allegria. Ogni venerdì gioca a bingo, per poi finire al pub di fronte a una pinta di birra e a un bicchiere di sidro. Non una gran vita, a parte le risate con Marion e le altre, al mercato. Finché, un bel giorno, Rosso Browne muore, lei rimane sola e comincia a godersi davvero l'esistenza. È l'inizio di un carosello di vicende esilaranti, in coppia con Marion, autentico genio comico, e alle prese con i figli che le propinano dilemmi adolescenziali, obbligandola a improvvisarsi consigliera (con grande spasso dei pargoli) o a vestire i panni dell'angelo vendicatore. Insomma, senza quel treppiede del marito attorno, la nostra Agnes pare tornata la ragazza dublinese che è stata - tanto che non manca uno spasimante, un affascinante bell'imbusto francese ignaro degli equivoci della lingua inglese. Intanto la vita continua, nella Dublino di fine anni settanta, tra gioie e dolori, un colpo basso della sorte e un girotondo di risate con Marion, i figli che crescono e, in testa, un sogno che sembra irrealizzabile.
