The Flats

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Summary: A wonderfull trip down "Memory Lane"
Review: As I read on, I found myself wanting to be swished back in time to experience the author's story as a child. This book held my attention right up to the last page.

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Summary: the good old days.
Review: Leo Byrne tells a great story ,I nearly had my own hand out for the slap from the teacher.The fright of a young boy in an inner city school comes across as does the first job and the sheer joy of the first big pay packet.
The pictures alone are worth the price of this book.I did shed a tear or two at his sheer love of his country and his people.For a man a long way from home for a long time he hasn't forgotten his roots.There has been many books written by Irish authors and Mister Byrne is up there with the best of them.Anyone that can make you laugh and cry at the same time are truly gifted.
My only question is where is the sequel???


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Summary: The author of this book is a wonderfull recaller of memories
Review: Most unusual account of a young lad growing up in Dublin Ireland, vivid merories and wonderfull childhood experiences both sad, humorous, and overall a happy enviroment. Woderfully memorized and documented to the last page.
Mary Yvonne, housewife

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Summary: delightfully charm collection of tales about life in Dublin
Review: The Flats is a charming glimpse into every day life in Ireland during the 40's and 50s. Often, I've seen books and movies criticised as portraying Ireland as we think it is not as it really is. This is a gentle, loving look at the apartments in Dublin and the ebb and flow of people during a kinder, gentler time. Dubliners have their own Dublinesque patter, Dublin roots in the sons and daughters, and supposedly they never lose their accent not matter where they have been transplanted. The

Irish have ways that centre heavily upon the family, neighbours, traditions and beliefs that are ages old.

Leo Byrne was born in Dublin in 1937, at Hollis Street Hospital, just a short walk from "the Flats" - the Perse House Flats. In 1959, he moved across the Pond to New York, eventually finding his way to California. He served in the American army. After retirement, he spent time at women's shelters, dressing as a leprechaun, to bring cheer and a wee taste of Eire to the Yanks. Even though he was transplanted, his heart fondly recalls his days in the Flats and it's reflected in his writing. His joy of life, his love for his native land comes through in each tale of this collection.

It's a perfect gift for that transplanted child of Eire or that person who feel Ireland calls to their soul. His thoughts cover holidays, personal hygiene, swimming in the Liffey, courting, trash handling and even a ghostly tale. An absolute must for anyone interested in Ireland.

Rating:
Summary: delightfully charm collection of tales about life in Dublin
Review: The Flats is a charming glimpse into every day life in Irelands during the 40's and 50s. Often, I've seen books and movies criticized as portraying Ireland as we think it is not as it really is. This is a gentle, loving look at the apartments in Dublin and the ebb and flow of people during a kinder, gentler time. Dubliners have their own Dublinesque patter, Dublin roots in the sons and daughters, and supposedly they never lose their accent not matter where they have been transplanted. The

Irish have ways that center heavily upon the family, neighbors, traditions and beliefs that are ages old.

Leo Byrne was born in Dublin in 1937, at Hollis Street Hospital, just a short walk from "the Flats" - the Perse House Flats. In 1959, he moved across the Pond to New York, eventually finding his way to California. He served in the American army. After retirement, he spent time at women's shelters, dressing as a leprechaun, to bring cheer and a wee taste of Eire to the Yanks. Even though he was transplanted, his heart fondly recalls his days in the Flats and it's reflected in his writing. His joy of life, his love for his native land comes through in each tale of this collection.

It's a perfect gift for that transplanted child of Eire or that person who feel Ireland calls to their soul. His thoughts cover holidays, personal hygiene, swimming in the Liffey, courting, trash handling and even a ghostly tale. An absolute must for anyone interested in Ireland.