Ma, He Sold Me For A Few Cigarettes by Martha Long
A Memoir of Dublin in the 1950s
The book is a harrowing memoir that recounts the author's tumultuous childhood in the slums of Dublin during the 1950s and 60s. It vividly portrays her experiences of extreme poverty, neglect, and abuse at the hands of her mother and various men. Despite the relentless hardships, the narrative is infused with the author's resilience and determination to survive. Her story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit, as she navigates a world filled with betrayal and hardship, yet clings to hope and dreams of a better future.
- Published
- 2007
- Nationality
- Irish
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-500
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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