It’s a Long Way from Penny Apples
It’s a Long Way from Penny Apples by Bill Cullen, published by Hodder & Stoughton in 2002, is a detailed account of the author’s life growing up in the challenging inner city slums of Summerhill, Dublin. Spanning 459 pages, this book chronicles Cullen’s journey from a street seller at the age of six to leading a successful company, illustrating the resilience and determination that characterized his upbringing amidst the hardships of the 1940s and 50s.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of poverty, family dynamics, and personal growth. Cullen reflects on the lessons imparted by his grandmother and the love that sustained his family through difficult times. The story also delves into the struggles faced by his parents as they sought to provide a better life for their children, offering insights into the complexities of familial relationships against a backdrop of economic challenges. This edition presents a vivid portrayal of courage and joy in the face of adversity.
Official synopsis Publisher
Born and bred in the tough inner city slums of Summerhill in Dublin, Bill Cullen was one of fourteen children. A street seller from the age of six, Bill left school at thirteen to make a living. Dublin in the 40s and 50s was a harsh place, rife with unemployment and poverty, but the Cullens were blessed with the qualities of determination, good humour and an abundance of love. The lessons Bill learnt from his grandmother stood him in good stead as he progressed from selling dolls and cinema tickets on street corners to a job in a Ford card dealership and eventually to head a company with a turnover of more than 250 million. The Bill Cullen story is an account of incredible poverty and deprivation in the Dublin slums. It highlights the frustration of a father and mother feeling their relationship crumble as they fight to give their children a better life. It s a story of courage, joy and happiness.
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