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NEW! 320 Pages, Softcover Irish singing star Daniel ODonnells mother, Julia, grew up on a remote island off the northwest coast of Ireland, going barefoot and doing hard labor as child during the poverty stricken 1920s. In this inspiring story of triumph over adversity, Julia explains how she battled through this dark period by knitting sweaters to support her family. In an amazing twist of fate, this hard working woman and dedicated mother watched from the wings as her offspring flourished. Her daughter Margaret and son Daniel went on to achieve fame and fortune as chart topping singers. Poignant, warm, and laced with great humor, this is a gripping story of hardship, sacrifice, and maternal love. The hard work continued through her teenage years as she picked potatoes in the fields and traveled to Scotland to gut fish in the ports. After she married, Julias beloved husband Francie was forced to work away from home for months on end.