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Did Ye Hear Mammy Died?
- Narrated by: Seamas O'Reilly
- Length: 4 hrs and 58 mins
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Summary
The Irish Times number one best seller
An Post Biography of the Year
Séamas O'Reilly's mother died when he was five, leaving him, his 10 brothers and sisters and their beloved father in their sprawling bungalow in rural Derry. It was the 1990s; the Troubles were a background rumble (most of the time), and Séamas, at that point, was more preoccupied with dinosaurs, Star Wars and the actual location of heaven than the political climate.
Did Ye Hear Mammy Died? is a book about a family of argumentative, loud, musical, sarcastic, grief-stricken siblings, shepherded into adulthood by a man whose foibles and reticence were matched only by his love for his children and his determination that they would flourish. It is the moving, often amusing and completely unsentimental story of a boy growing up in a family bonded by love, loss and fairly relentless mockery.
Critic reviews
"A gorgeous memoir." (Pandora Sykes)
"Tender, sad and side-splittingly funny." (Annie MacManus)
"A heartfelt tribute to an alarmingly large family held together by a quietly heroic father." (Arthur Mathews, co-creator of Father Ted and Toast of London)
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- Anonymous User
- 22-07-21
Brillant wit
This book is full of laughter. I’m very honoured to know Seamas & know his story xxx
Caraiosa
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- Anonymous User
- 01-08-21
A truly heartwarming book which was exactly what I needed.
Wonderful book.I laughed cried and Was uplifted in a dark time which is such a gift At the moment. Loved every minute of this book.
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- Eoin
- 26-09-21
Very funny
Really enjoyed listening to the book - initially I thought that the deadpan voice of the author was a bit odd, especially considering the subject, but later you warm to it, and later to find that it really adds to listen.
Seamus is really funny - There are so many great memories and anecdotes all intertwined with wonderful observational humor. Highly recommend this audiobook.
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- Mark O'Dwyer
- 25-09-21
Hilarious & sad in equal measure, brilliant book.
The incredible story of losing a parent when you're barely old enough to comprehend it, the madcap adventures of a single parent, 11 child, house.
Finally, the latent grief that can accompany such a huge loss. This book was a beautiful listen and I will buy the written version in order to take in the excellent language and writing style.
To use a cliche, this was an emotional roller-coaster, one which was thoroughly enjoyable.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-10-22
Derry accent
Yes, it does go fast, so the audio book is probably only recommended for people who can follow a Derry accent. Other than that, brilliant, though probably best appreciated by people with some knowledge of the city's history.
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- Bronagh McShane
- 01-08-21
Outstanding
Beautifully sad and hilarious in equal measure.Although a true story it reminds me of the style of a Roddy Doyle classic
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- Aisling
- 16-08-21
Amazing!
This is a fantastic book, equal parts sentimental and hilarious. A deep dive into the authors own childhood, as well as the collective memory of Ireland in the 80s and 90s.
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- jules
- 06-08-21
Brilliant
Lovely,lovely book,sad,funny,nostalgic,well written and full of good Irish humour,I very much enjoyed
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- mishmish
- 02-08-21
Please write some more books this was brilliant !
Very touching and laugh out loud funny at one part I spate out my tea laughing! I love your sense of humour and the deeply touching descriptions of your family relationships.
Cant wait to read more from you it was a pure delight and sad that I finished it so quickly .
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- RM
- 26-10-21
Never laughed out loud at an audiobook before this
Subsequently bought paper copy for my mammy who has shared with 3 others since. Not sure if this is net good or bad for business.
Thanks for sharing this Seamus, from a Derry man following since the ket thread.
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