The mother of the Irish singer Daniel O'Donnell, Julia, grew up on a remote islet in the northwest of Ireland, running barefoot and working hard as a child during the poor 1920s. The hard work continued into her teenage years, as she picked potatoes in the fields and traveled to Scotland to clean fish at the ports. After her marriage, Julia's beloved husband, Francis, was forced to work far from home for months. The physical exhaustion of the work eventually took its toll, and Julia found herself a widow and penniless with five children, even in her fourth decade of life. In this classic and inspiring story of triumph over adversity, Julia narrates how she got through this dark period, knitting sweaters in the early hours of the morning to support her family. Then, in an unlikely twist of fate, this hardworking woman and devoted mother watched from the stage as her children flourished. Her daughter, Margaret, and her son, Daniel, achieved fame and fortune as successful singers. Subtle, warm, and full of great humor, The Mother's Story is a tale of maternal love, hardship, and sacrifice, as well as a captivating look into the life of this remarkable Irish family.

"I was six when my father died, so my mother has been everything to me. Wherever I go, I tell the world about my wonderful mother. I am a singer today thanks to my mother's support. She is the greatest influence in my life." Daniel O'Donnell

Pages: 336, Dimensions: 11x11cm