Don't Wake Me at Doyles The remarkable memoir of an ordinary Irish woman and her extraordinary life

'What makes it all bearable is the stubborn optimism of Murphy's narrative voice and her finally prevailing over circumstance and social limitations' -- Booklist 'The story of a life lived like that of so many other Irish women' -- Buffalo News 'One of the most gripping memoirs I have ever read. The dialogue is authentic and the pace is fast and engaging. Irish family members have been done to death, but I'll make an exception for this one' -- Irish Voice 'Lovely memoir of a roving life, full of dread and great affection. The author creates a deeply atmospheric world, hard but vital' -- Kirkus Reviews 'Murphy's skillful storytelling and optimistic spirit give even the grimmest moments of her difficult life story levity in this hopeful, spunky sister to Angela's Ashes"' -- Publishing News