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Colin Broderick shares his autobiographical journey through Northern Ireland’s Troubles, detailing his Catholic family's life in County Tyrone, the social divisions, and his personal experiences with military checkpoints and communal conflict. As a young man, he peered into the world marked by fear and restraint, guided by his mother’s protective instincts and the recurring phrase, "That's that," which framed his childhood. The book offers a vivid, personal perspective on the societal conditions and family life of the time.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Colin Broderick
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