Books with author Nicole Kavanagh

A NEW CAPTIVATING IRISH MEMOIR. THIS DUBLINER’S STORY IS A MUST READ!A Magical Irish Memoir full of Laughter, Tears and Wonders. Niall Kavanagh captures youthful exuberance in this memoir depicting misadventure and mayhem in 1940s, -50s and -60s Dublin. Money was scarce and life could have been grim, but the children of the Northside found ways to amuse themselves. Creative, intelligent, clever and full of boldness, Niall is always looking out for a new challenge as he works out the issues of telling the truth, belonging, entertaining himself, responsibility and living in a developing and changing Ireland. There is universality in this depiction of a life of hardship that was surpassed by great family love, faith, camaraderie, adventure, curiosity and mischief. More devilish and irresponsible than most, Niall tests boundaries both physical and imaginative and constantly seeks amusement. Along the way, he learns that his actions can result in mishaps. As he matures, he continues to seek amusement, yet he becomes more and more aware that, as his loving father told him, there are consequences to his actions. Niall “isn’t a bad boy", but he is a "bit bold"; reading this memoir, you'll quickly step into his Dublin and his life. His “boldness” is a stepping stone to an awareness of his own capabilities, his ability to seek and grow, his ability to accept and relish challenges and his interest in and love for the history of Ireland. His is also a story of survival despite his derring-do and the bleakness and straitened circumstances of post-WWII Dublin. This memoir brings home the joy of being young. We can all laugh at Niall’s dangerous exploits and explore the thought process that drive and challenge him. We can all recognize how these things become channeled to produce maturity in choices, along with a willingness to take a risk when it is required. Laughter, Tears & Wonders: An Irish Memoir is a delightful romp through a life of twists, turns, pitfalls, exultations and all the excitement that goes with them. Scroll up and grab a copy today.