Even on Days When It Rains: A True Story of Hardship and Maternal Love

by Julia O'Donnell

Book Overview

Irish singing star Daniel O'Donnell's mother, Julia, grew up on a remote island off the northwest coast of Ireland, going barefoot and doing hard labour as as child during the poverty-stricken 1920s.

The hard work continued through her teenage years as she picked potatoes in the fields and travelled to Scotland to gut fish in the ports. After she married, Julia's beloved husband, Francie, was forced to work away from home for months on end...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0091917980
• ISBN13: 9780091917982
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Ebury Press
• Length: 317 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 4.3" x 7.0"