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My Father Left Me Ireland

Book • 2019
My Father Left Me Ireland is a poignant memoir that explores Michael Brendan Dougherty's complex relationship with his Irish heritage and his absent father.

Raised by his mother in New Jersey, Dougherty grapples with the absence of his father and the cultural identity he inherited.

The book delves into themes of identity, family, and the search for a sense of home, reflecting on both personal and national levels.

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