A beautifully written, moving testimony of the Dublin city many would like to keep hidden, seen through the eyes of those who call it home. For five years, journalist Maeve A. Devoy lived by the Royal Canal, where she travelled with her Dictaphone and notebook, recording these compelling and moving stories.
All names and other identifying details were changed to keep the identities private. This presented an unforgettable snapshot of the lives and struggles of those who were kind enough to be freely interviewed, intermingled with Maeve's own journey and struggles.
A compelling and impactful mix of stories, perspectives and insights that will help shatter stereotypes and give a voice to those who have been unheard, along with their dreams for simplicity and hopes for a better life. From moments of despair to even the smallest of victories, readers will connect with the narrative on an intimate level.
This book is not about writing for pity - it's about exploring the beauty found in each community and trying to find hope even in the darkest of places.
Before moving to Dublin City, Maeve did not know what it meant to be part of a community - what it meant to see the roads in the dark, to knock on a door for help or a cup of sugar - but the time she spent by the Royal Canal showed her exactly what community meant. And what was left when it was taken from its inhabitants, making certain nobody felt safe anymore.
It's time for change - for the beating of a new drum - for hope to be returned to peoples' lives and the city's symphony to be revived.
