Life in the 1930s and '40s can seem a long way off from our modern world, yet here we find a crisp, witty and, moreover, accessible account of childhood in Doonbeg, Ireland. One part memoir, one part storytelling, Molly Tomeltey's conversational narrative style offers us a personal journey back in time. Reliving happy days, carefree days, tumultuous days, this collection of heart-warming and endearing anecdotes is sure to bring a smile to the lips of those who lived it, and capture the imagination of those who were born too late. A charming read.