Trouble in the Making, Growing Up in the Creggan, Northern IrelandLondonderry 1973, Kieron is a ten year old boy, growing up in the Creggan, whose life is affected by turbulent events he barely comprehends and over which he has no control. This fictionalised account bears witness to the very worst and the best of the Troubles. |
Contents
The Gauntlet | 7 |
The Gauntlet II | 13 |
Daddys Home | 17 |
The search for Tony | 25 |
The Bedroom | 31 |
The Fry Up | 37 |
The Tart | 41 |
Faith | 47 |
Gauntlet III | 63 |
Down The Town | 79 |
Peace Lovers | 91 |
Aftermath | 95 |
BOMB | 105 |
Hospital | 111 |
Home Sweet Home | 127 |
Motorman | 59 |
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