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The Hungry Road

Auteur(s): Marita Conlon-McKenna
Narrateur(s): Caroline Lennon
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Ireland’s hopes for freedom are dashed with the arrival of a deadly potato blight that strikes terror in the heart of its people.

1845. Seamstress Mary Sullivan’s dreams of a better future are shattered as she looks out over their ruined crop. Refusing to give in to despair, she must use every ounce of courage and strength to protect her family as they fight to survive.

Dr Dan Donovan is medical officer to the Skibbereen Union. The arrival of ‘The Hunger’ soon brings starvingmen, women and children crowding into the town and the workhouse, desperate for assistance.

Fr John Fitzpatrick’s faith is tested by the suffering that surrounds him as his pleas for help fall on deaf ears.

Inspired by true Irish heroes, The Hungry Road is the heartbreaking story of the Great Irish Famine told by one of Ireland’s best-loved writers.

©2020 Marita Conlon-McKenna (P)2020 Bolinda Publishing Fiction Fiction de genre Historique Récits initiatiques

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‘Beautiful and moving ... historically true and fictionally vivid.’ (Sunday Times)
‘Powerful ... Conlon-McKenna has assembled an excellent cast of characters ... Myriad small, moving details help to illustrate the enormity of the tragedy.’ (The Irish Independent)
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I was recently in ireland. While on a tour in Connemara, in co. Galway, the tour guide pointed out the vertical stone walls across the hills. He explained that they were part of the public works projects during the potato famine and were completely useless.   I was so confused and wanted to learn more.

We then stopped in a small town in county mayo, and I saw this book in a small book store and decided to get it on audible (bc I have issues with my eye sight)

I am so happy I did!! This novel was so well written. It made the history of the potato famine so accessible. I became so emotionally invested in the characters. I couldn't stop listening. if i didn't have to take care of my family, i would have finished this in one sitting. The fury I felt for the irish people once I learned how it all came about was very, really. I would definitely suggest this read. It's now in my favorites

What a great read!

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If you don’t know much about The Great Hunger then this will give you the history in a beautiful story. Based on facts but written with fictional characters, Marita explains how most families would have had to survive the famine. She captures the fear people had, the tragedies they endured, and also the hope for a better future for those who left Ireland. I highly recommend this book.

This story is a powerful one!

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