A classic tale of triumph over adversity, this is the story of one boy’s struggle to escape from a secret world. Mikey was born into a Romany Gypsy family. Here he describes the vibrant and loyal culture he grew up in, and also the violence and grief which forced him to make the agonizing decision to leave.
Gypsy Boy by Mikey Walsh
In “Gypsy Boy,” author Mikey Walsh delivers a compelling memoir of his upbringing in the Romani community. Walsh paints an intimate portrait of life on the margins with vivid storytelling and candid reflections, capturing the tension between cultural tradition and personal freedom. A powerful exploration of identity and resilience within a complex, often hidden world.
| Weight | 226 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 140 × 20 × 222 mm |
| Book Author | |
| Condition | New Book, Used Fair, Used Good, Used Very Good, Well Read, Missing Dust Jacket, Signed by the Author |
| Format | Paperback |
| ISBN | 1444707426 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 278 |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Year Published | 2010-02-04 |
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