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In the sequel to Seamus O'Rourke's popular first memoir, Standing in Gaps, this innocent Leitrim lad finally flees the nest, briefly sampling life in New York, Dublin and London – before inevitably returning to his beloved, duller than dishwater existence at home, a life which now includes alcohol, Doctor Hook and some low-budget romance.

But man does not live on romance alone and Seamus needs to get to the bottom of his general uselessness, spurred on as always by his ever-the-realist father, who prophesised his mediocrity from an early age. Seamus continues to underachieve whilst struggling to interpret his auld lad's advice and watered-down compliments – 'You weren't as bad as I often saw ya', 'They must be badly stuck, if they asked you', and the classic 'What kind of an eejit are ya?' – all while capturing the innocence and the absurdity of rural life in 1980s and 1990s Ireland.

As always, O'Rourke finds diamond-tipped needles in bales of really bad hay, providing more laughter and stories of mayhem for fans.

©2024 Seamus O'Rourke (P)2025 Bolinda Publishing Cultural & Regional Rural Sociology
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This was like stepping into the past. Thank you for sharing and bringing back memories

The story is so true to life

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Another great book written and read by Seamus, I can't wait for the next one😉😉😄😄

Another great book by Seamus.

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I loved the honesty of it. It had my full attention. I felt I knew the characters.

The voice of Seamus O'Rourke. perfect for this story.

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