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Reis naar het hart van Dublin in de jaren 60 met deze geliefde serie, die het leven van een veerkrachtige weduwe en haar energieke kinderen vertelt. Door een mix van scherpe humor en diepe warmte vangen de verhalen de dagelijkse triomfen en tegenslagen van een Ierse arbeidersfamilie. Het is een humoristische maar ontroerende verkenning van liefde, verlies en de blijvende kracht van de gemeenschap. Bereid je voor op gelach, tranen en een onvergetelijk stukje leven.

The Young Wan
The Granny
The Mammy
The Chisellers
The Mammy

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  1. 1

    The Mammy

    • 176bladzijden
    • 7 uur lezen
    4,1(4406)Tarief

    Set in the vibrant 1960s, the narrative revolves around a North Dublin family, exploring their comic misadventures through the lens of a beloved Irish comedian. With a blend of raw humor and heartfelt affection, the story captures the essence of family life during this era. Additionally, a film adaptation directed by and starring Anjelica Huston is anticipated for release in the U.S. in fall 1999, promising to bring the comedic charm of the book to the screen.

    The Mammy
  2. 1

    The Mammy

    • 176bladzijden
    • 7 uur lezen
    4,2(104)Tarief

    Book 1: The Agnes Browne Trilogy THE MAMMY describes the joys and sorrows of Agnes, mother of the famous Mrs. Browne's Boys from the daily radio soap. A book of hilarious incidents, glorious characters, and a passion for life.

    The Mammy
  3. 2

    The Chisellers

    • 190bladzijden
    • 7 uur lezen
    4,3(2345)Tarief

    Book 2: The Agnes Browne Trilogy Continuing the hilarious saga of the ups and downs, minor scrapes and major run-ins of the seven children of Agnes Browne. Full of joy, humour, pathos and Dublinese. With a new introduction by the author, Brendan O'Carroll.

    The Chisellers
  4. 3

    The Granny

    • 192bladzijden
    • 7 uur lezen
    4,3(2027)Tarief

    Book 3: The Agnes Browne Trilogy. At forty-seven years of age Agnes (star of BAFTA-nominated TV series Mrs Browne's Boys), now thirteen years happily widowed, enters the 1980s with a fruit stall in Moore Street, a French lover and six children ... With a new introduction by the author, Brendan O'Carroll.

    The Granny

  • The Young Wan

    • 224bladzijden
    • 8 uur lezen
    4,2(1290)Tarief

    Set in 1940s Dublin, the story follows young Agnes Reddin as she navigates the challenges of working-class life. Alongside her best friend Marion Delany, Agnes faces the trials of Catholic school, the pressures of family life with numerous siblings, and the grind of factory work. Amidst these struggles, she finds moments of joy in the burgeoning rock-and-roll scene and the lively atmosphere of dance halls. Brendan O'Carroll captures the resilience and spirit of youth during a transformative era in Dublin's history.

    The Young Wan