Synopsis
It is 1975 in a small town near Dublin. Starsky and Hutch rule the television screen, and in Northern Ireland, bombs are going off. It is a heady time for a boy whose life is about to change. His father is, by day, a delivery man for a bakery. Da's dream, however, is to be a comedian, a stage perfomer, a star. Who can predict what will happen to this simple family when fame comes knocking at the door? From a prolific Irish author, a story of a childhood that is both funny and sad.
About the Author
Joseph O'Connor's first novel, Cowboys and Indians, was shortlisted for the Whitbread Prize. This was followed by a volume of short stories, True Believers, and three Novels: Desperadoes, The Salesman, and Inishowen. His novel, Star of the Sea, was published in 26 languages and received the Prix Litteraire European for European Novel of the Year. His latest work is Redemption Falls. He lives in Dublin.
About the Series
The Open Door series is an innovative program of original and adapted works by some of our most beloved modern writers, originally designed in Ireland to promote adult literacy. These fresh stories showcase new writing from both best-selling authors and emerging voices.
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