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Paperback. Condition: Good. Go on, say T'ree tins of turpentine , you bogtrotter was one of many jeers towards Irish families settling in Leicester in the 1950s, and is the inspiration behind the title of Tim O'Sullivan's debut book.In 2008, after realising he was the family storyteller at Christmas gatherings, weddings and wakes, O'Sullivan picked up a dictaphone and began verbally recording his memories. Originally a passion project destined to be read by the wider O'Sullivan family, Tim was inspired by his son, Ryan, to publish his memoir.While this book has a personal pull for present and future descendants of the O'Sullivan family looking to learn about their ancestors, this memoir has a definite wide appeal.O'Sullivan's anecdotal accounts give harrowing and humorous insights into life as a marginalised child in the 1950s. Born to a dirt-poor Irish mother, O'Sullivan weaves rich tales of living in extreme poverty on the unforgiving pre-fab Mowmacre Hill council estate. This book will strike a chord with baby boomers and entertain any reader looking for first-hand nostalgic recollections of post-war, poverty-stricken Britain.From narrowly avoiding sexual abuse at a children's home, becoming a teenage father and enduring two prison sentences, O'Sullivan's life is a rich jigsaw of highs, lows and laughs. He recounts his mother's struggles at single parenting while avoiding destitution and the shock return of his biological father after being estranged for 17 years. O'Sullivan's brotherly bonds are brought to life with stories of John - the brother O'Sullivan didn't know he had for the first few years of his life and the tragic addiction-fuelled unravelling of his sister, Mary. O'Sullivan's determination to rewrite his childhood narrative resulted in a rock-solid marriage to his wife, Pam, unshakeable devotion to his children, and numerous business ventures that accrued great wealth.T'ree Tins of Turpentine encourages you as a reader to think about your own stories and how they will be passed down to your future generations. O'Sullivan's work is an inspirational reminder that no matter how hard you experience childhood suffering, with faith, love, hard work and a lot of laughter, it is possible to overcome adversity.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Go on, say T'ree tins of turpentine , you bogtrotter was one of many jeers towards Irish families settling in Leicester in the 1950s, and is the inspiration behind the title of Tim O'Sullivan's debut book.In 2008, after realising he was the family storyteller at Christmas gatherings, weddings and wakes, O'Sullivan picked up a dictaphone and began verbally recording his memories. Originally a passion project destined to be read by the wider O'Sullivan family, Tim was inspired by his son, Ryan, to publish his memoir.While this book has a personal pull for present and future descendants of the O'Sullivan family looking to learn about their ancestors, this memoir has a definite wide appeal.O'Sullivan's anecdotal accounts give harrowing and humorous insights into life as a marginalised child in the 1950s. Born to a dirt-poor Irish mother, O'Sullivan weaves rich tales of living in extreme poverty on the unforgiving pre-fab Mowmacre Hill council estate. This book will strike a chord with baby boomers and entertain any reader looking for first-hand nostalgic recollections of post-war, poverty-stricken Britain.From narrowly avoiding sexual abuse at a children's home, becoming a teenage father and enduring two prison sentences, O'Sullivan's life is a rich jigsaw of highs, lows and laughs. He recounts his mother's struggles at single parenting while avoiding destitution and the shock return of his biological father after being estranged for 17 years. O'Sullivan's brotherly bonds are brought to life with stories of John - the brother O'Sullivan didn't know he had for the first few years of his life and the tragic addiction-fuelled unravelling of his sister, Mary. O'Sullivan's determination to rewrite his childhood narrative resulted in a rock-solid marriage to his wife, Pam, unshakeable devotion to his children, and numerous business ventures that accrued great wealth.T'ree Tins of Turpentine encourages you as a reader to think about your own stories and how they will be passed down to your future generations. O'Sullivan's work is an inspirational reminder that no matter how hard you experience childhood suffering, with faith, love, hard work and a lot of laughter, it is possible to overcome adversity.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail.…

Condition: Good. 1st Ed. Ex Hospital Library with stamps/labels, etc. DJ is complete with minor edge wear/marks - under a removable plastic cover. Clean main content. Little wear to boards & a stable binding.

Condition: Good. 1st edition. Boards are clean. Content is clean and bright. Good DJ with some light scuffing on the spine.

Condition: Good. Signed by the author. 1st edition. Light wear to boards. Content is clean with light spotting and some tears to the front endpapers. Good DJ with some edge wear and marks.

Condition: Good. Light wear to boards. Content is clean. DJ is in plastic cover with little wear. Ex Hospital library with usual stamps.

Condition: Good. 1st Ed. Ex Hospital Library with stamps/labels, etc. DJ is complete with minor edge wear/marks - under a removable plastic cover. Clean main content with some light toning. Little wear to boards & a stable binding.

Condition: Good. 1st Ed. Ex Hospital Library with stamps/labels, etc. DJ is complete with minor edge wear/marks - under a removable plastic cover. Clean main content. Little wear to boards & a stable binding.

Condition: Good. Ex Library with stamps/labels, etc. 1st edition. Light wear to boards with a slight lean. Content is clean. Good DJ with some light marks.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Black boards with red illustrations in mylar protected, illustrated dust jacket. Dust jacket has a few chips with 2" triangular piece missing from rear cover. VERY GOOD in VERY GOOD dust jacket.

1979 Alding, Peter RANSOM TOWN London: John Long, c1979 184pp Sm 8vo Fine copy in near fine d/w.

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. T'ree Tins of Turpentine: Dirt Poor and Irish in Sixties Leicester - One Family's True Story. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Collectible; Good. First Edition. This hardcover book is square and tight. The boards and spine have no wear with pristine lettering. The pages and endpages are mostly clean with no markings or folds; with mild toning. No jacket. Not ex-lib. No remainder mark. There is a slight forward lean to the block. Also, there is a portion of the old dustjacket pasted down in the front board. Former owner stamp on the free end page along with another sticker covering prior bookstore information. This would make an excellent reading copy.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition first printing of very good hardcover in a very good dustjacket. This is an ex-library copy with all the usual stamps and stickers. Featuring Lew Cash, meticulously planning a large bank heist in a Midlands industrial town in England. Of course fate took a hand.…

Paperback. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Included. 26 illustrations-photographs and endpaper maps. Covers heavily worn. Interior is clean and unmarked.

Purple hardback cloth cover. Condition: Fair. First Edition. Ex-lib copy with dust jacket. 190mm x 130mm (7" x 5"). 152pp.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardcover, no jacket. A library discard. Binding brittle. Text clean, unmarked. Portion of jacket pasted inside. Exterior worn, scuffed. Photos available. We ship daily. Expedited shipping available! (Heavy books & sets may require extra shipping charges.).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing of this stand-alone mystery. Light edgewear. Spot of soiling to the bottom edge of the rear board. No dustjacket. In very good condition.

Mass-market paperback. A John Long Four-Square Thriller. Cover has some tears on spine, is rounded at corners. Pages are tanned with age. No publication date listed. Fair. No dust jacket as issued.

Condition: Fair. First edition copy. . Good dust jacket. Former Library book. Slightly dampstained. In protective mylar cover. (Deadly Race, T.C.H. Jacobs, mystery fiction).