Brendan O'Carroll est un auteur irlandais célébré pour son humour et ses représentations vivantes de la vie de famille. Son œuvre, souvent inspirée par ses propres expériences et observations avisées, donne vie à des personnages aux voix et dialogues authentiques. O'Carroll capture magistralement l'essence de l'existence quotidienne, explorant ses joies et ses peines avec un esprit distinctif qui a trouvé un écho mondial.
This book offers a unique glimpse into the Brown family's life, featuring Mammy's tips for maintaining a perfect, or at least functional, family. It's ideal for those looking to break away from the usual Christmas DVD gifts.
Set in 1940s Dublin, the story follows young Agnes Reddin as she navigates the challenges of working-class life. Alongside her best friend Marion Delany, Agnes faces the trials of Catholic school, the pressures of family life with numerous siblings, and the grind of factory work. Amidst these struggles, she finds moments of joy in the burgeoning rock-and-roll scene and the lively atmosphere of dance halls. Brendan O'Carroll captures the resilience and spirit of youth during a transformative era in Dublin's history.
Debutový román, první část ze zamýšlené trilogie, nabízí čtenáři zábavný pohled na rodinný život v Irsku.
Dublin boxer Sparrow McCabe has the Spanish contender on the floor. The World Featherweight title is his for the taking. But something stops Sparrow from throwing that final punch and suddenly it's all over. Fifteen years later Sparrow is working as a driver for the gangster Simon Williams, trying to turn a blind eye to the scams, the extortion rackets and the rough justice handed out by Williams and his heavies. Then murder enters the picture and Sparrow decides to take a stand. This is one fight he cannot lose. From Brendan O'Carroll, author of the bestselling Mrs Brown trilogy and the BAFTA-nominated TV series Mrs Brown's Boys.
Book 3: The Agnes Browne Trilogy. At forty-seven years of age Agnes (star of BAFTA-nominated TV series Mrs Browne's Boys), now thirteen years happily widowed, enters the 1980s with a fruit stall in Moore Street, a French lover and six children ... With a new introduction by the author, Brendan O'Carroll.
Book 2: The Agnes Browne Trilogy Continuing the hilarious saga of the ups and downs, minor scrapes and major run-ins of the seven children of Agnes Browne. Full of joy, humour, pathos and Dublinese.
Book 1: The Agnes Browne Trilogy THE MAMMY describes the joys and sorrows of Agnes, mother of the famous Mrs. Browne's Boys from the daily radio soap. A book of hilarious incidents, glorious characters, and a passion for life.
