Patrick's Corner
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- Synopsis
- [Back cover] "Upon reaching their "two-digit" birthdays, the six Patrick brothers became "Associate Breadwinners" in order to help out their widowed mother and earn a little money to jingle in their pockets. Patrick's Corner, the busiest street corner in town, was so named by the Patricks because they had a sort of monopoly on working the crowded locale, shining shoes and hawking the evening newspaper. With age, when one brother would move on to more lucrative pastures, the next Patrick in line would take over his job. Sean Patrick, the baby of the family, tells the story of his "comin' up" in an Irish Catholic family that was financially poor, but rich with guidance, love, respect, and support. Patrick's Corner is a collection of stories about growing up after World War II in a world where family life, neighborhood interdependence, and nurturing environments were the norm. With a strong emphasis on familial relationships, Patrick's Corner shows the best side of people living in crowded poverty as a reminder that the family has always been the basic strength of America. Almost everyone will find something to relate to in this book, whether it is the struggle for self-identity, the family's faith in God, or the tendency of older siblings to act like parents. Even if you have never had to wear hand-me-down clothes or been referred to as So-and-So's little brother or sister, these stories are sure to touch your heart. Told with sensitivity and humor, this nostalgic and sometimes bittersweet reminiscence is full of warmth, love, growing pains, and the day-to-day struggles for survival. "
- Copyright:
- 1992
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 227 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780882898780
- Publisher:
- Pelican Publishing Company, Incorporated
- Date of Addition:
- 03/04/14
- Copyrighted By:
- Seán Patrick
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Parenting and Family, Religion and Spirituality, Social Studies
- Submitted By:
- Sandra Ryan
- Proofread By:
- Lissi
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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