Brendan O'Carroll je írsky autor, ktorý si získal medzinárodné uznanie vďaka svojmu charakteristickému štýlu a humoru. Jeho písanie často čerpá z pozorovaní života a rodinných dynamík, pričom dokáže vynikajúco spájať komédiu s presným postrehom ľudskej psychiky. O'Carroll je známy svojou schopnosťou vytvárať živé a relatable postavy, ktoré rezonujú s čitateľmi naprieč kultúrami. Jeho diela sú dôkazom jeho majstrovstva v rozprávaní príbehov, ktoré sú zároveň vtipné aj dojímavé.
The narrative focuses on the New Zealand R Patrol, a distinguished unit of the Long Range Desert Group, featuring notable figures like Jake Easonsmith and Don Steele. Through wartime reports, diaries, and interviews, it offers personal insights into their experiences. The book details the unit's formation, early missions, and the equipment used, highlighting their role in covert operations, including support for the SAS and the Eighth Army. Dramatic accounts of air attacks and engagements with Axis forces are complemented by 288 images, maps, and art.
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.
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.
The Hilarious Autobiography from the Star of Mrs Brown's Boys
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The narrative follows Brendan O'Carroll's journey from a challenging childhood in Dublin, marked by the loss of his father and financial struggles, to becoming a beloved entertainer known for "Mrs. Brown's Boys." Leaving school early, he held various jobs while drawing inspiration from his formidable mother, Ireland's first female Labour MP. His resilience and humor ultimately led him to a chance in stand-up comedy, transforming his life and career. O'Carroll shares his story with warmth, highlighting the influence of family and determination in overcoming adversity.
The Long Range Desert Group, established in July 1940, specialized in reconnaissance and intelligence operations behind enemy lines during World War II. As the first British special forces unit, it quickly gained a formidable reputation for executing deep penetration patrols into territories occupied by German and Italian forces. The book delves into the group's strategic importance and the daring missions that defined its legacy in the desert warfare landscape.
At forty-seven years of age Agnes Browne, now thirteen years happily widowed, enters the 1980s with a fruit stall in Moore Street, a French lover and six children, five of them in their twenties. Becoming a grandmother is a terrible shock to her system, especially as Agnes suffers every one of her daughter-in-law's labour pains.
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.
The first book in the Agnes Browne trilogy Now a film starring Anjelica Huston and Tom Jones 'And what was the cause of death?' 'A Hunter', Agnes said. 'Was he shot', the girl asked incredulously, 'was your husband shot?' 'By who?' Agnes asked this question as if the girl had found out something about her husband's death that she didn't know herself. Then a look of realisation came into her face. 'No! A Hillman Hunter, he was knocked down by a Hillman Hunter!' Agnes Browne is a widow of only a few hours when she goes to the Social Welfare Office. Living in James Larkin Flats, with Redsers' legacy - seven little Brownes - to support on the income from her Moore Street stall, she can't afford to miss a day's pension. Life is like that for Agnes and her best pal Marion. But they still have time for a laugh and a jar, and Agnes even has a dream - that one day she will dance with Cliff Richard. THE MAMMY describes the life and times, the joys and sorrows of Agnes, hero of the BAFTA-nominated TV series Mrs. Browne's Boys. A book of hilarious incidents, glorious characters, and a passion for life, it is written with a sure touch and great ear for dialogue. With a new introduction by the author, Brendan O'Carroll.
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.
