O'Sullivan, Tim
T'ree Tins of Turpentine: Dirt Poor and Irish in Sixties Leicester - One Family's True Story
- ISBN 13:
- 9781739584801
- author:
- O'Sullivan, Tim
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Long John Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 264
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 13.3 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Health & Wellbeing, Family & Relationships, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
T'ree tins of turpentine! is a memoir that captures the harsh realities of growing up Irish in 1950s Leicester. Born to a dirt-poor mother, Tim O'Sullivan recounts his life on the unforgiving Mowmacre Hill council estate, where poverty and hardship were a constant presence.
From narrowly avoiding sexual abuse at a children's home to becoming a teenage father and enduring two prison sentences, O'Sullivan's life is a rich tapestry of highs and lows. He also shares stories of his mother's struggles as a single parent, and the shocking return of his biological father after 17 years of estrangement.
This is a personal and often humorous account of life as a marginalised child in post-war Britain. With its vivid storytelling and unflinching honesty, T'ree tins of turpentine! is a compelling read for anyone looking for a first-hand account of life in poverty-stricken Britain during the 1950s.
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