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Gypsy Boy

By: Mikey Walsh
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Mikey's family were Gypsies. They live in a closed community and little is known about their way of life. As he didn't go to school, the caravan became his world. But although Mikey inherited a vibrant culture, his family had a dark hidden history. Eventually Mikey was forced to make a decision – to stay and keep secrets, or escape and find somewhere to belong.

©2009 Mikey Walsh (P)2010 WF Howes Ltd Europe Great Britain England Inspiring

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The personal narrative and story line was genuine, vulnerable and compelling. A well rounded story that just captivates you.

Loved the personal narration

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Amazing story, I was drawn in, emotional roller coaster, very well narrated, I loved this book

Gripping

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gripping, emotional, real and raw. one of the best memoirs I've ever read. but it, read it and fall in love.

Love!

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this was a great book. Mikey is an amazing strong Yong man. definitely a good read or listen

Amazing Story of a child's life

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What a powerful story about such a taboo and hidden away culture. This story really brings to light the totally obscure Gypsy/Traveller culture. But beware, this should also serve as a PSA for the violent criminality that is commonplace within the traveller culture, that goes essentially unpunished by police and is often targeted at non-travelers. This was an eye opener for me because I had no idea, and was very concerning.

Powerful Words and a chilling warning

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I highly enjoyed this book! I listened to it everyday for a week, almost couldn’t stop! It was such an emotional and heartbreaking story of a little boy’s struggle to grow up different and not ever feeling like he fit in amongst his family or people. I learned so much about Gypsies that I was always so curious about and the author presented all the facts in such a fun narrative style. The fact that this story was narrated by its author was even more powerful and moving; I could feel his emotion through his voice. I highly recommend this book.

Such a raw, emotional, and gripping tale!

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This book touched me ..I laughed, I cried ... it starts a little slow, but keep reading.

A moving read

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What a brave and even heroic story to tell! Hard to hear some things but I thought Mikey did a great job as an author and narrator.

This is a must read!

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The courage it took to not only leave the Gypsy community, but also to write about it is astonishing. He pulls you into that world, & the range of emotions conveyed in the narration grips your heart & steals your breath. A wonderful book.

The raw honesty & crystal clear details

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This is not an easy read. There is so much violence and abuse -- both physical and emotional, it breaks your heart. It makes you wonder how people can live outside society like this, with no one to help those poor children.
Kudos to the author for surviving it all and making peace with his past -- with very little help from the outside.
Kudos to those who overcame their prejudices and went out of their way to help Mikey.
I remember when I was a child, at times my mum would say:"the gypsies are coming", and then we were called into the house, all doors were locked, and the curtains drawn, and we had to be silent until they were gone again. None of us children knew why, it was just something the whole neighbourhood did when that white Mercedes pulled into our little street.
I still don't know what exactly my mum was so afraid of -- that they would rob her home, or us children? I'll never find out.
This book was a revelation in so many ways -- not that I had given the gypsies much thought before, though. I never knew or even met any, was only vaguely aware of their reputation.

So, if you're interested in the Romani and their culture, read this book, but beware -- what Mikey goes through as a child is sickening and very hard to take in.
The author himself narrates this book, and he did a great job! It is a very emotional book, and he narrates it perfectly.

Beaten up

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