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Trainspotting Author Irvine Welsh tells his story

Anything Goes with James English

CHAPTER

Growing Up in a Close-Knit Community: A Journey Through Edinburgh

This chapter delves into the speaker's formative years in Leith, Edinburgh, focusing on the tight-knit community and its resilience during the slum clearances of the 60s and 70s. It also critiques the education system's ties to local industry and the impact of declining job opportunities on community dynamics.

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