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The Loneliest Boy in the World
Gearóid Cheaist Ó Catháin
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Description for The Loneliest Boy in the World
paperback. Gearoid Cheaist O Cathain was the last child brought up on the Blasket Islands off Ireland's southwest coast. His childhood was unique, as he was the only child on the island, the nearest in age being his uncle who was thirty years older. A 1951 newspaper article described him as 'The Loneliest Boy in the World - he has only seagulls as playmates.' Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJ; BGHA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 135 x 18. Weight in Grams: 276.
* `The Loneliest Boy in the World – he has only seagulls as playmates.’ 1949 newspaper article * Gearóid Cheaist Ó Catháin had a unique childhood – he was the last child brought up on the Blasket Islands of Ireland’s southwest coast. The nearest in age was his uncle who was thirty years older. In this affectionate memoir, Gearóid recalls growing up on the island without a doctor, priest, school, church or electricity. Despite public perception of this small, vulnerable fishing community, he remembers a wonderful childhood, cherished by parents and neighbours. His memories are entwined with the beliefs and ... Read more
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Publisher
Collins Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
232
Place of Publication
, Ireland
ISBN
9781848892071
SKU
V9781848892071
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About Gearóid Cheaist Ó Catháin
Gearoid Cheaist O Cathain is the only survivor of the islanders evacuated from the Great Blasket Island in 1953/54. In 1953, he moved with his parents to Dunquin. An accountant by profession, he enjoyed a varied career. He lives in Cork, works with Gael Taca promoting Irish, and occasionally lectures at University College Cork. Patricia Ahern is the author of ... Read more
Reviews for The Loneliest Boy in the World
'Simply written but richly detailed.'
Sunday Times
'Fascinating, touching book.'
The Wild Geese
'Contributes significantly to the existing literature on Blasket living.'
Sunday Independent
'Simply written [ - ] O Cathain's observations of the more ordinary aspects of life are sharp and valuable.'
The Irish Times
'Remarkable.'
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Sunday Times
'Fascinating, touching book.'
The Wild Geese
'Contributes significantly to the existing literature on Blasket living.'
Sunday Independent
'Simply written [ - ] O Cathain's observations of the more ordinary aspects of life are sharp and valuable.'
The Irish Times
'Remarkable.'
... Read more