An Only Child

An Only Child by Frank O’Connor is a vivid, heartfelt memoir from one of Ireland’s greatest short story writers. With wit and lyrical charm, O’Connor recounts his tumultuous childhood in early 20th-century Cork, marked by poverty, a complex relationship with his alcoholic father, and an enduring bond with his indomitable mother. From schoolroom mischief to revolutionary fervor, An Only Child offers a powerful portrait of a boy shaped by love, struggle, and a nation on the brink of change. A beautifully written, deeply human coming-of-age story.

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