Eric Dempsey is mad about birds. In fact, they have changed his whole life. Having once been gainfully employed by a semi-state company in a secure, pensionable job, he gave it all up to dedicate his life to birdwatching. In this remarkable memoir, Eric tells us of his love of nature from his earliest days and how it has influenced him throughout his life, inspiring many adventures. In doing so, he provides a snapshot of growing up in Dublin in the a60s and a70s. Peppered with stories that are both hilarious and poignant, such as instructing his parents not to die in autumn (itas the best time for birdwatching) and going on safari to fulfil the dream of a friend who had passed away, this book will make you laugh, cry, and everything in between. Some people spend all their lives dreaming of following their passion; Eric Dempseyas memoir reveals a life all the more rewarding for doing so.So I struck a new accord with them: I would study for my Leaving Cert at night. This was even ... It was the best of both worlds: I still had my wellpaid job and would study for my Leaving Cert. ... I had English and Irish essays to do. I had a heapanbsp;...
Title | : | Don't Die in Autumn |
Author | : | Eric Dempsey |
Publisher | : | Gill & Macmillan Ltd - 2015-08-21 |
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