My Boy
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This memoir is told by Philomena Lynott, the mother of the Irish rock musician Phil Lynott, and offers her side of his life. She describes raising a young Black son on her own, first in Manchester and later in Dublin. The narrative follows him into the years of success with the band Thin Lizzy, when fame arrived alongside great pressure. It is also her own story, touching on the hardships she faced as a single parent and the way the final chapter of her son's life left her struggling with depression. The book offers a personal and intimate view of a family and a celebrated musician.
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