O'Callaghan, Eimear
Belfast Days: A 1972 Teenage Diary
- ISBN 13:
- 9781785371103
- author:
- O'Callaghan, Eimear
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Merrion Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 21.3 x 13.2 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Belfast Days: A 1972 Teenage Diary by Eimear O'Callaghan is a poignant and powerful account of life in Northern Ireland during one of its most tumultuous years. Written by the author herself, who rediscovered her diary on the eve of the Saville Report's publication, this unique book offers a deeply personal and honest perspective on the daily struggles of a 16-year-old girl growing up amidst sectarian violence and social unrest. The immediacy of the diary entries is complemented by the author's mature reflections written 40 years later, creating a poignant juxtaposition between the ordinary concerns of adolescence and the unimaginable horror of a society in crisis. This book provides a powerful exploration of one person's experience during a dark period in history, shedding light on the courage and resilience of those who fought against tyranny and oppression. A deeply moving and thought-provoking read, Belfast Days is an extraordinary account of life in Northern Ireland during the 1970s.
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