Dann rennen wir
- 304 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
Paula McGrath Bücher
Paula McGrath beschäftigt sich mit der Komplexität familiärer Dynamiken und der Suche nach dem Selbst. Ihre Arbeit erforscht die tiefen emotionalen Landschaften von Charakteren, die mit ihrer Vergangenheit ringen und ihren Platz in der Welt suchen. Sie schreibt in einem eindringlichen, introspektiven Stil, der die Leser in das Innenleben ihrer Protagonisten hineinzieht. Ihre Prosa fängt oft die Zerbrechlichkeit menschlicher Erfahrungen und die beständige Stärke von Verbindungen ein.
This autobiography of the footballer Paul McGrath chronicles his upbringing in Ireland in foster homes and orphanages, his early playing career with Pease Rovers, Dalkey United and St Patrick's Athletic, and his journey across the Irish Sea to Manchester United. The bright lights of Manchester caused their own problems - and thus began a battle with the bottle that has plagued his life. His soccer success at Old Trafford was mixed with trouble too - in the shape of knee injuries and public disagreements with manager Alec Ferguson. The book goes on to cover his playing career as an Ireland international and his move to Aston Villa, where he was voted the PFA's Player of the Year.
It is a story that runs from a hard, hidden childhood spent in Dublin's orphanages all the way to the pain of two marriage break-ups and the struggle to cope with life after football.
