Starting with Mick’s formative years growing up in Dublin where he faced the challenges of being an inner-city kid. Despite these struggles, he had the unwavering support of his tight-knit community. As we journey through Mick’s life, we gain a deeper understanding of the man behind the Mattress Mick persona. We learn about his close bond with his family and his generosity in giving back to the communities. Even when Mick lost everything and faced bankruptcy, his relentless determination and a little unconventional thinking outside the box (or bed!) helped him bounce back from the brink, literally.

This inspiring, touching and heartwarming tale will resonate with anyone who has or is going through hard times. It’s a testament to never giving up, no matter what life throws your way.

Michael Flynn aka Mattress Mick, is an Irish personality and household name. Renowned for his unconventional guerrilla marketing strategies, his journey from bankruptcy to online sensation has captivated national audiences and earned him widespread recognition.

Josephine McCaffrey is a writer, director and performer. She spent many years playing a pivotal role in the development of original Irish literature within the London arts circuit.

 

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ISBN 9781804583852
Author Michael Flynn and Josephine McCaffrey
Publisher Gill Books
Publication date 2 Oct 2025
Format Paperback
Weight 0.450000
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Bouncing Back : Memoirs of a Mattress Salesman

Michael Flynn and Josephine McCaffrey
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This is the inspiring story of Michael Flynn aka Mattress Mick, a struggling furniture salesman from Pearse Street, who reinvented himself to become one of Ireland’s most beloved national figures.

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