Life Was Like That

By Mary Doyle

Book Overview

Life Was Like That is a memoir written by Mary Doyle that recounts her childhood and early adulthood in rural Ireland during the mid-20th century. The book provides a vivid and intimate portrayal of life in a tight-knit community, where the author and her family struggled to make ends meet in a world where poverty was the norm.Through a series of personal anecdotes, Doyle paints a picture of a world that is both harsh and beautiful, where the simple pleasures of life are cherished and the struggles of everyday existence are met with resilience and determination. From her early years on a small farm to her later experiences as a young woman working in Dublin, Doyle's story is one of hardship and perseverance, but also of hope and optimism.Throughout the book, Doyle's writing is infused with a deep sense of nostalgia and a love for the people and places that shaped her life. Her vivid descriptions of the Irish landscape and the people who inhabit it bring the reader into a world that is both foreign and familiar, and her honest and heartfelt storytelling makes for a compelling and engaging read.Overall, Life Was Like That is a poignant and beautifully written memoir that offers a glimpse into a world that is rapidly disappearing, but that remains deeply rooted in the hearts and minds of those who lived it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162763973
• ISBN13: 9781162763972
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"