Anna May Mangan
Me And Mine
- ISBN 13:
- 9781844086733
- author:
- Anna May Mangan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Virago
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 1.8 x 19.7 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, 1901 Onwards, Biography: general, British & Irish history, Memoirs, Postwar 20th century history, from c 1945 to c 2000, c 1945 to c 2000 (Post-war period), BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / General, Biography & Autobiography / Perso
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Anna May Mangan's memoir is a warm and engaging account of her family's journey from rural Ireland to London in the 1950s. Born into poverty, they left with high hopes for a better life, but found that their new home was not without its challenges. Despite facing racism and prejudice, Anna May's family clung to their Irish heritage and culture, bringing it with them to the dance halls, homes, and streets of London. This memoir is a testament to the resilience and warmth of the Irish community in post-war Britain, where tradition and identity were forged in the face of adversity. With its vivid storytelling and rich cultural context, Anna May Mangan's memoir offers a unique insight into the experiences of immigrant families in 1950s London.
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