NOVELIST & STORYTELLER
Maire E. McMahon
A Child's Christmas in Liverpool
A Child’s Christmas in Liverpool, transports the reader to a kinder, gentler era of plum pudding and pantomime. Follow her efforts as she and her family struggle to regain some semblance of normalcy following the WWII Nazi Blitz and the loss of her father.
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Reminiscent of Dylan Thomas's 'A Child's Christmas in Wales'
What Readers Are Saying: "The author describes perfectly the reality of the era, the place, and the people who lived it through the intelligent eyes of a child making the best of every minute during a time of need...warm, beautifully written and charming. The Christmas memories in the second section are reminiscent of Dylan Thomas's A Child's Christmas in Wales, so rich are the details." - Alan B. Borne, Author “A great, unsung (so far) example of post-war women's literature!” - Verified Amazon Reviewer
"The Christmas memories in the second section are reminiscent of Dylan Thomas's A Child's Christmas in Wales, so rich are the details..."
- Verified Amazon Reader
A Cheese Sandwich for John Lennon
A Cheese Sandwich for John Lennon takes the reader on a humorous, real life journey back to a gritty era when Liverpool became a hub for emerging Rock n' Roll in Britain. Born in Liverpool during WWII, author Maire E. McMahon begins the journey by revealing her first encounters with Rock n' Roll as she and her pal Bernie discover Buddy Holly through records brought back to Liverpool by merchant sailors. She then gives the reader a wry look at ballroom dancing classes for working class kids, before moving on to a teenage coming of age tale featuring the historic Locarno Ballroom, and an up-close encounter with a budding young skiffle group, The Quarrymen.
The book culminates with a hilarious chance meeting with a hungry young Beatle at Liverpool's Jacaranda club...with a final and unexpected twist!
"This is a wonderful, and well written, story. Well done. I will recommend this book to my friends and family. Those of us who grew up in the 50s and 60s will really enjoy this tale from our youth"
- Verified Amazon Reader, Michael M
"Recommended, especially for Anglophiles or folks with an interest in post-war Britain / Liverpool!"
- Amazon Reader
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