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Set against the backdrop of 1940s and 1950s Ireland, this memoir captures the charm and humor of a childhood filled with seaside holidays and farm visits. Brian Cosgrove paints a warm portrait of his large family, highlighting the influence of his hardworking father, a pub owner, and his remarkable mother, whose battle with cancer profoundly shaped his life. Through nostalgic anecdotes, the author reflects on the beauty of ordinary moments and the complexities of growing up in a close-knit community.
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The Yew Tree at the Head of the Strand, Brian Cosgrove
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- Released
- 2001
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- Title
- The Yew Tree at the Head of the Strand
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Brian Cosgrove
- Publisher
- Liverpool University Press
- Released
- 2001
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 240
- ISBN13
- 9780853237471
- Category
- World history
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of 1940s and 1950s Ireland, this memoir captures the charm and humor of a childhood filled with seaside holidays and farm visits. Brian Cosgrove paints a warm portrait of his large family, highlighting the influence of his hardworking father, a pub owner, and his remarkable mother, whose battle with cancer profoundly shaped his life. Through nostalgic anecdotes, the author reflects on the beauty of ordinary moments and the complexities of growing up in a close-knit community.