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ISBN: 9781907324604

Publication Year: 2017

Type: Textbook

Format: Paperback

Subject Area: Economic Sociology, Sexual Abuse, Social Services, Social Organisations

Language: English

Publication Name: 1963:A Slice of Bread and Jam

Item Height: 198mm

Author: Tommy Rhattigan

Publisher: Mirror Books

Item Width: 129mm

Item Weight: 277g

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***THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*** 'Tommy's book is a stark but funny and heartwarming snapshot of one year growing up in crippling poverty in an Irish traveller family ruled by an abusive, alcoholic father and a drunken, neglectful mother.' Daily Mirror Amid the derelict terraced houses of Manchester's Hulme, one boy experiences adventures, abuse, crippling poverty and an encounter with the Moors Murderers. A raw and often funny snapshot of 7-year-old Tommy's brutal young life. He moves us through his daily struggle with poverty and neglect in 1960s Manchester like it's the most natural thing in the world. Tommy lives at the heart of a large Irish family in derelict Hulme, ruled by an abusive and alcoholic father and a drunk, negligent mother. Alongside his siblings he begs or steals a few pennies to bring home to his parents to avoid a beating, while looking for something to eat and a little adventure along the way. With an unlikely sense of fun and a huge dose of good humour, Tommy introduces us to his foul-mouthed and chaotic family members. Deeply flawed they may be, but amongst the violence, grinding poverty and distinct lack of hygiene and morality lies a strong sense of loyalty and, above all, a spirit of survival. During this single year before his family implodes and his world changes forever, young Tommy almost falls foul of the school welfare officers, the nuns, the police, and Myra Hindley and Ian Brady. Tommy's story continues with Boy Number 26 - also available now. Readers love 1963: A Slice of Bread and Jam: 'A beautiful book, humbling, sad and funny all at the same time. It will stay with me forever' 'A must-read' 'A wonderfully atmospheric and emotive story' 'So sad and still hilariously funny' Real reader reviews from GoodReads.com

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Economic Sociology, Sexual Abuse, Social Services, Social Organisations

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Tommy Rhattigan

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1963:A Slice of Bread and Jam

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Paperback

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English

Publication Year

2017

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Textbook

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198mm

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129mm

Item Weight

277g

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Tommy Rhattigan

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by dbut8928
28 Apr, 2017Most favourable review
where i grew up
excellent read, I know several places he wrote about, brought back memories some bad but many very good. Will definitely recommend the book to my family and friends
Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: vakattack
by qwam64
03 Mar, 2017Most critical review
Fiction or non fiction?
The book is a good read,invoking some memories of the era, having lived a similar life in the 60's I was able to compare some of the scenarios to my own experiences. I get the impression that certain things didn't ring true but you would have had to be there at the time to appreciate the finer details. There are a few sexually explicit passages that I think the book could have done without and it is because of this I would not recommend it to any one other than a broad minded adult. It really is a shame as this book could have become a brilliant reference to poverty in the 1960's. It would not be suitable for instance to be included in a school libraryThe book is a good read,invoking some memories of the era, having lived a similar life in the 60's I was able to compare some of the scenarios to my own experiences. I get the impression that certain things didn't ring true but you would have had to be there at the time to appreciate the finer details. There are a few sexually explicit passages that I think the book could have done without and it is because of this I would not recommend it to any one other than a broad minded adult. It really is a shame as this book could have become a brilliant reference to poverty in the 1960's. It would not be suitable for instance to be included in a school library
Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: buyltwise
by bacaloca62
12 Oct, 2017
I couldn't put this book down!
This book was an excellent read from start to finish. I found myself unable to put it down, I wanted to know what Tommy and his siblings were going to do next. The book was well written I felt as though I was there with them playing games, fighting against their cousin's and their enemies the Boyd's. When Tommy had his encounter with the 'Moors Murders' my heart was in my mouth. If you enjoy true life books this is one you really should not miss.This book was an excellent read from start to finish. I found myself unable to put it down, I wanted to know what Tommy and his siblings were going to do next. The book was well written I felt as though I was there with them playing games, fighting against their cousin's and their enemies the Boyd's. When Tommy had his encounter with the 'Moors Murders' my heart was in my mouth. If you enjoy true life books this is one you really should not miss.
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by lynee65
03 May, 2017
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Although not entirely sure how much of it is embelishment of his memories, I thouroughly enjoyed this book as a story. Not however the story i thought it was going to be. I felt the Moors Murderers element was purely a marketing stunt and added no value to the book whatsoever. We chose it as our book club read and we all agreed we all felt almost cheated by the lack of this element. Having said that I would recommend it for its entertainment value.Although not entirely sure how much of it is embelishment of his memories, I thouroughly enjoyed this book as a story. Not however the story i thought it was going to be. I felt the Moors Murderers element was purely a marketing stunt and added no value to the book whatsoever. We chose it as our book club read and we all agreed we all felt almost cheated by the lack of this element. Having said that I would recommend it for its entertainment value.
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by linzinic1000
19 Apr, 2017
Great Mother's Day gift
Bought for my mum , she loved the story she couldn't put it down until she had read it all
Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: buyltwise

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