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Discover the enchanting memoir 'Walking With Ghosts' by Gabriel Byrne, a remarkable exploration of childhood, creativity, and transformation. This beautifully crafted book, published by Pan Macmillan UK in 2021, chronicles Byrne's journey from his humble beginnings in Dublin to his ascent as a celebrated actor and filmmaker. Through lyrical prose and poignant storytelling, 'Walking With Ghosts' captures the essence of a young boy's dreams against the backdrop of a changing Ireland and the tumult of stardom in Hollywood.
In this compelling narrative, Byrne reflects on his early years, his struggle with addiction, and the profound influence of the vibrant characters and landscapes that shaped his life. This hardcover edition features 224 pages of rich, evocative storytelling that is both funny and heartbreaking, making it a must-read for memoir enthusiasts and fans of Irish literature.
Whether you’re searching for personal growth, an insight into the creative process, or an engaging tale that blends nostalgia with candid honesty, you will find a treasure in 'Walking With Ghosts'. Perfect as a gift or a thoughtful addition to your own collection, this masterful work is destined to resonate with every reader who dreams of finding their place in the world.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW | ISBN: 9781529027433 | Year: 2021 | Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK | Pages: 224.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529027433
Year: 2021
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 224
Description:
Make no mistake about it: this is a masterpiece . . . poetic, moving and very funny' -- Colum McCann, author of Let the Great World Spin
As a young boy growing up in the outskirts of Dublin, Gabriel Byrne sought refuge in a world of imagination among the fields and hills near his home, at the edge of a rapidly encroaching city. Born to working-class parents and the eldest of six children, he harboured a childhood desire to become a priest. When he was eleven years old, Byrne found himself crossing the Irish Sea to join a seminary in England. Four years later, Byrne had been expelled and he quickly returned to his native city. There he took odd jobs as a messenger boy and a factory labourer to get by. In his spare time he visited the cinema, where he could be alone and yet part of a crowd. It was here that he could begin to imagine a life beyond the grey world of ’60s Ireland.
He revelled in the theatre and poetry of Dublin’s streets, populated by characters as eccentric and remarkable as any in fiction, those who spin a yarn with acuity and wit. It was a friend who suggested Byrne join an amateur drama group, a decision that would change his life forever and launch him on an extraordinary forty-year career in film and theatre. Moving between sensual recollection of childhood in a now almost vanished Ireland and reflections on stardom in Hollywood and on Broadway, Byrne also courageously recounts his battle with addiction and the ambivalence of fame.
Walking with Ghosts is by turns hilarious and heartbreaking as well as a lyrical homage to the people and landscapes that ultimately shape our destinies.
In this compelling narrative, Byrne reflects on his early years, his struggle with addiction, and the profound influence of the vibrant characters and landscapes that shaped his life. This hardcover edition features 224 pages of rich, evocative storytelling that is both funny and heartbreaking, making it a must-read for memoir enthusiasts and fans of Irish literature.
Whether you’re searching for personal growth, an insight into the creative process, or an engaging tale that blends nostalgia with candid honesty, you will find a treasure in 'Walking With Ghosts'. Perfect as a gift or a thoughtful addition to your own collection, this masterful work is destined to resonate with every reader who dreams of finding their place in the world.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW | ISBN: 9781529027433 | Year: 2021 | Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK | Pages: 224.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529027433
Year: 2021
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 224
Description:
Make no mistake about it: this is a masterpiece . . . poetic, moving and very funny' -- Colum McCann, author of Let the Great World Spin
As a young boy growing up in the outskirts of Dublin, Gabriel Byrne sought refuge in a world of imagination among the fields and hills near his home, at the edge of a rapidly encroaching city. Born to working-class parents and the eldest of six children, he harboured a childhood desire to become a priest. When he was eleven years old, Byrne found himself crossing the Irish Sea to join a seminary in England. Four years later, Byrne had been expelled and he quickly returned to his native city. There he took odd jobs as a messenger boy and a factory labourer to get by. In his spare time he visited the cinema, where he could be alone and yet part of a crowd. It was here that he could begin to imagine a life beyond the grey world of ’60s Ireland.
He revelled in the theatre and poetry of Dublin’s streets, populated by characters as eccentric and remarkable as any in fiction, those who spin a yarn with acuity and wit. It was a friend who suggested Byrne join an amateur drama group, a decision that would change his life forever and launch him on an extraordinary forty-year career in film and theatre. Moving between sensual recollection of childhood in a now almost vanished Ireland and reflections on stardom in Hollywood and on Broadway, Byrne also courageously recounts his battle with addiction and the ambivalence of fame.
Walking with Ghosts is by turns hilarious and heartbreaking as well as a lyrical homage to the people and landscapes that ultimately shape our destinies.