Don’t Wake Me at Doyles
Don’t Wake Me at Doyles by Maura Murphy, published by Headline in 2004, is a poignant memoir that chronicles the author’s life from her childhood in 1920s Ireland to her later years in Birmingham. Spanning 406 pages, this first edition presents a candid account of Murphy’s experiences, beginning with her upbringing in a poor rural homestead and her early departure from school at the age of 14. The narrative captures her journey through marriage, motherhood, and personal challenges, including her battle with cancer.
In this memoir, readers will find a detailed exploration of Murphy’s formative years, her tumultuous marriage to a hard-drinking husband, and the complexities of raising nine children. The book delves into the life-altering decisions she faced, reflecting on themes of resilience and survival. Through her story, Murphy offers insights into the struggles and triumphs of her life, providing a rich perspective on the experiences that shaped her identity.
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Maura Murphy was born ‘chronically ugly and cross as a briar’ into a poor rural homestead in 1920s Ireland. She left school at 14 and worked in service until she married. In the 1950s the family left Ireland for Birmingham, in the hope of finding a better life. At 75 years old, recovering from cancer and having left a marriage of 50 years, Maura recorded her story: her early days running wild in Ireland, her destructive marriage to a hard-working, hard-drinking womanizer, the birth of her nine children and a life-or-death choice that would change her for ever.
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