James Yorkston
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A poignant journey through grief, poverty, and the enduring power of family love in rural Ireland. In rural West Cork, Ireland, two young brothers, Jo
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seph and Paul, navigate a life shadowed by grief and poverty alongside their struggling poet father, Fraser. A letter arrives, promising publication and a potential escape to Dublin, igniting a spark of hope. But the road to Dublin is long, arduous, and fraught with challenges for a family with nothing but the clothes on their backs and a battered suitcase. This anti-roadtrip unveils a world of stark contrasts—dreams and nightmares, generosity and cruelty, love and neglect—all seen through the eyes of a resilient young boy. The Book of the Gaels explores the paralyzing pain of loss, the promise of redemption, and the unbreakable bonds of family, all while carrying the heart-wrenching poems of a father's love for his lost wife.
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