The Dumps
by Paul Kearney
Synopsis
The Dumps is the story of Paul Kearney and his life growing up in post-war Dublin. His life and education is in the dumps the reclaimed land that is dumping ground for some, life source for others. It is in the dumps that Paul meets the people that will become his friends and family, taking him on adventures through Ireland and England and across w… The Dumps is the story of Paul Kearney and his life growing up in post-war Dublin. His life and education is in the dumps the reclaimed land that is dumping ground for some, life source for others. It is in the dumps that Paul meets the people that will become his friends and family, taking him on adventures through Ireland and England and across war-torn Europe. On his journey he meets people from all walks of life - from gypsies and psychics to spiritual leaders and street gangs. The Dumps is a story of intrigue and survival, of spiritual strength and of love between family and friends.
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