SAY NOTHING TILL YOU HEAR MORE
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FAMILY HISTORY/FOLKLORE
€12.00
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Sold by: John J KennedyJust weeks short of his 86th.birthday,John Kennedy has written his first book.Highlighting the importance of sharing family histories that transcend generations,John’s stories recall his life in a small rural community in County Down.
John’s humorous tales share local folklore about growing up in the hamlet of Glenn,living in the old parochial house with his parents and ten siblings in the 1930’s, leaving his beloved Ireland in the lean 1950’s to seek his fortune abroad, and returning in 1970 with his new family to a more prosperous Ireland.
Reading this captivating collection of short stories feels like pulling up a chair to an open turf fire and listening to John tell of his life and adventures as only he can.
John lives in Rostrevor with his wife Stella and is a member of the Poyntzpass Historical Society and the Rostrevor Mens Shed.
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Mark Gibbons –
This book is an absolute gem. Highly recommended.
Susie Bray –
It’s a fantastic read that makes you feel you’ve pulled up a chair by the hearth and thoroughly enjoyed listening to Johns stories. Essential reading for our generation to learn about growing up in Ireland post war.
Susie Bray –
Just a few months shy of his 86th birthday, John Kennedy launched his first book.
The book highlights the importance of passing on family history through his stories about growing up in a small country community in County Down, Northern Ireland, from 1937 to 1957 and beyond.📗
He shares local folklore in humorous tales about growing up in the hamlet of Glen, living in the Old Parochial House with his parents and ten siblings, leaving his beloved Ireland in the lean 1950s to seek his fortune abroad, and returning in 1970 with his new family to a more prosperous Ireland.🇮🇪
It’s a fantastic read that makes you feel you’ve pulled up a chair by the hearth and thoroughly enjoyed listening to Johns stories.
Geraldine Slevin –
I may be biased as I am the author’s granddaughter, but I am so grateful to have this book and glad that others can read it too. It is full of warm and detailed stories about family, work, culture, home, and the things that make everyday life magical. I have read several of them out loud to friends who loved them too.
Liz McLaughlin –
A heartwarming collection of short stories, beautifully written, taking the reader on the journey of a young man growing up in rural Northern Ireland. A sojourn in London with a few other stops, meeting colourful characters on the way , these stories take us up to the modern day . A delight to read.