In a refreshing and thoroughly enjoyable read, Nuala O'Faolain's evocative memoir remains delightfully entertaining.

This repackaged edition focuses exclusively on the autobiographical material of this international bestseller. Her shocking honesty made this book one of the most celebrated memoirs of modern times and exposed the private truths behind her parents' destructive marriage and her mother's alcoholism.

Nuala gave a very moving update to her story to Marian Finucane, six months after her diagnosis with cancer and shortly before her untimely death. To listen to this interview click here