{"product_id":"are-you-somebody-a-memoir","title":"Are You Somebody?: A Memoir","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAre You Somebody? is a special commemorative edition of Nuala OFaolain's memoir, featuring an introduction by acclaimed author June Caldwell. It tells the story of OFaolain's childhood, where her love of books saved her from a harrowing life. Despite her professional success, she longed for a deeper connection to the world. The memoir is a powerful example of courage, honesty, and bold living, and was No. 1 on The New York Times best seller list. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 296 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 19 April 2018\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: New Island Books\u003cbr\u003e\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAre You Somebody? is a special commemorative edition featuring an introduction by acclaimed author June Caldwell. This captivating memoir delves into the life of Nuala OFaolain, born into a poverty-stricken family with an overwhelmed mother and an absent father. Despite facing hardships, OFaolain's love for books and reading became her lifeline, saving her from a tumultuous childhood. While she achieved great professional success as a columnist, her longing for a deeper connection to the world remained unfulfilled. She courageously pushed against the confines of her Catholic upbringing in Ireland, extracting wisdom from her experiences that only a woman who embraced life fully could possess.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis runaway international best-seller claimed the top spot on The New York Times' best seller list. With its strikingly vivid and deeply emotional narrative, Are You Somebody? stands as a singular example of courage, honesty, and bold living, much like its author. Nuala OFaolain's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of literature to transform lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 244g\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 176 x 174 x 23 (mm)\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781848406858\n                            \n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nuala O'Faolain","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44100102619386,"sku":"9781848406858","price":6.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/72514a7557c4f915120434295d80f985.jpg?v=1631588832","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/are-you-somebody-a-memoir","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}