Brendan O'Carroll Book order

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.