The First of May
| By: | Brendan McLaughlin |
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| ISBN: | 9781901514421 |
| Genre: | Memoir, Political memoir |
| Publication date: | 01/05/2023 |
| Price: | 12.99 |
Synopsis
Over the course of one May Day, Brendan reflects upon his life. He details his experience of the real Glasgow – its intricate social, cultural and political history; its tragedies, songs and stories; its fight for social justice and struggles for improvement – always with family never far from mind.
Author's Biography
Brendan McLaughlin worked as a social worker, serving some of the most deprived Scottish communities before eventually turning to pub ownership and the arts. A self-proclaimed ‘Scotialist’, he actively represented Glasgow’s working classes. Brendan died in July 2022, determined that his book be published as a memorial of his life.
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One of the most enjoyable reads this year!
An absolutely brilliant read!
A really enjoyable read
cracking book
I loved visualising Brendan’s Glasgow; the social issues from his childhood; his youth, through to his adulthood. Social issues that many of us lived through.
I remember all the events mentioned in the book although had forgotten some as Brendan was involved in so much hard to keep track
loved the book much was like listening to him talking with the occasional “rant”!!!xxx
I remember all the events mentioned in the book although had forgotten some as Brendan was involved in so much hard to keep track
loved the book so much was like listening to him talking with the occasional “rant”!!!xxx
I wish I had read this book before my visit to this amazing city.