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The No. 1 Bestseller Biography of the Year, Irish Book Awards 2023 The Last Word Listeners' Choice Award, Irish Book Awards 2023 'One of the best [books] I have read about the complexities of poverty . . . one of the most remarkable people you will ever meet' Guardian Like young girls everywhere Katriona O'Sullivan grew up bright, enthusiastic, curious. But she was also surrounded by abject poverty and chaos, and after she became pregnant and homeless at 15, what followed was five years of barely surviving. Yet today Katriona is an award-winning academic whose work explores barriers to education for girls like her. What set Katriona on this unexpected path were the mentors and supporters who truly saw her. The teachers who showed her how to wash in the school toilets or turned up at her door to convince her to sit at least one GCSE. The community worker who encouraged her to apply for training schemes. The friend who introduced Katriona to Trinity College's access program while she was a cleaner. Simple acts that would help her turn her life around. Told with warmth, clarity and compassion - compassion for her parents, for her younger self, for others - Poor is both an astonishing personal testimony and an impassioned plea for the future of our children. 'Powerful - Katriona is a legend' Barry Keoghan 'Raw, passionate and resolutely honest - I'll never forget it' Annie Mac 'Full of insight . . . so important' Fi Glover, Times Radio 'I read poor in one sitting I found it so compelling . . . moving, uplifting, brave, heroic' Nuala McGovern, Woman's Hour, BBC Radio Four 'Moving, funny, brave and original - just like the author . . . absolutely incredible' Roìsìn Ingle, Irish Times Women's Podcast 'One of the books of the year' Patrick Kielty, Late Late Show, RTÉ One 'One of the most important books I have ever read … a beautiful telling of determination despite the odds' Lynn Ruane, Irish Times 'Fearless, funny and searingly honest' Adil Ray OBE 'Raw and remarkable' Irish Independent 'A book of empowerment and hope' Patricia Scanlan 'Remarkable . . . a vivid retelling of Katriona flourishing, despite her beginnings' BBC News West Midlands Number 1 bestseller, Irish Times, March 2024

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How do I create my own gift hamper?

Add the Signature Gift Box & Handwritten Card to your cart, then choose the treats and gifts you would like us to pack inside. Add your gift message in the cart and we'll handwrite it for you.

How many items can I add to my gift hamper?

As many as you like.  We have gift boxes of various sizes so add as few or as many items as you wish.

Do I need to add the Signature Gift Box & Handwritten Card?

No.  You can purchase individual products without adding our Signature Gift Box & Card.   If it is not added, items will be shipped in a plain brown cardboard box and no card is included.

If you'd like your items beautifully presented in our glossy black signature box and everything wrapped in tissue paper, with an Irish-designed card and your personal message handwritten by us, simply add the Signature Gift Box & Card to your order.

Can I add a book to my gift hamper?

Yes. Add our A Book? option and choose the recipient's preferred genre. We'll select a brilliant new book for them.

Can I send the hamper directly to the recipient?

Yes. Enter the recipient's address as the shipping address when ordering and we'll send the gift directly to them.

Can you handwrite my gift message?

Yes. Add your personal message in the cart and we'll handwrite it on a card and include it in your gift hamper.

Will a receipt or prices be included in the parcel?

No. Your receipt is emailed separately and we never include a receipt, invoice or prices inside any of our hampers or subscription boxes.

How quickly will my gift hamper be shipped and delivered?

Orders placed before 3pm Monday–Friday ship the same working day. Orders placed after 3pm or at weekends ship the next working day. Delivery takes 1–2 working days after shipping in the Republic of Ireland and 5–7 working days after shipping in Northern Ireland. We use An Post tracked delivery. Delivery is free on orders of €24.95 or more and €5.95 below €24.95.

Can I have the finished gift box gift wrapped?

Yes. Add Gift Wrapping to your order and we'll wrap the finished gift box in wrapping paper before placing it inside a protective outer mailer for delivery.

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