This is the incredible memoir by Katriona O'Sullivan, detailing an inspiring journey from an impoverished childhood shaped by parental addictions to becoming a prize-winning academic. Told with devastating candour, humour, and warmth, this book offers an astonishing personal testimony and an impassioned plea for the future of children.

The narrative follows O'Sullivan's life, starting from a bright, curious young girl surrounded by abject poverty and chaos. After becoming pregnant and homeless at age 15, she survived for five years before mentors and supporters—teachers, community workers, and friends—helped guide her toward education, leading her to Trinity College’s access program and eventually to her current work exploring barriers to education for girls like her.

• The No. 1 Bestseller, Winner of Biography of the Year at the Irish Book Awards.
• A compelling account of overcoming poverty, homelessness, and systemic barriers.
• Told with warmth, clarity, and compassion for her younger self and her parents.
• Explores the vital role of mentors and support systems in transforming lives.
• Authored by Katriona O'Sullivan, an award-winning academic whose work focuses on educational barriers.

• Author: Katriona O'Sullivan
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 304 pages
• Publication Date: 18 April 2024
• ISBN-10: 0241996767
• ISBN-13: 978-0241996768
• Dimensions: 129 x 197 x 19mm (Approx. 12.9 x 19.7 cm)
• Weight: 213 g

This essential biography offers profound insight into the complexities of poverty and the power of education, making it a significant read for those interested in social sciences and personal transformation.