McLean, Kelly
My Dad, The Guv'nor
- ISBN 13:
- 9781786069191
- author:
- McLean, Kelly
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- John Blake Publishing Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.7 x 1.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Kelly McLean's memoir offers a unique insight into life growing up as the daughter of one of the last old-school fighters. Born Lenny McLean, better known as The Guv'nor, he was a bare-knuckle fighter, bouncer and actor who commanded respect in the East End and beyond. Behind his tough exterior, Kelly's father provided a loving home for his children, but his reputation also brought its own set of challenges. As Kelly recounts, she experienced the old East End way of life firsthand, often living just outside the law, and struggled with her own mental health issues as an adult. This poignant memoir features many previously untold stories from Kelly's life, offering a candid look at what it was like to grow up in this world. A frank and honest account, Kelly McLean's story is both a tribute to her father's legacy and a deeply personal exploration of the complexities of family life.