Several teenagers living in Northern Ireland during troubled times mature, face challenges and realize the power of one encounter
Billy Menamin announces the release of 'Mary Whyte Was Right Pedro'
BALLYMONEY, Ireland, Sep. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Billy Menamin is a native of Northern Ireland who was a teenager when "The Troubles" intensified there in 1969. He wanted to show how the lives of people who did not participate in the Northern Ireland 'Troubles" were still affected by the violence and from rigid traditional mindsets. It is for this reason he has written "Mary Whyte Was Right Pedro" (published by AuthorHouse UK), a tale of several teenagers living in Northern Ireland during troubled times as they mature, face challenges and realize the power of one encounter.
It is October 1969 in Northern Ireland as violence has erupted, threatening the peace of the land and its people. Before heading out on the town for the night, four boys — all named Billy — decide to give each other nicknames. As the Billys, now named Pedro, Pablo, Cochise and Rodin, arrive at the Flamingo Ballroom, Rodin spots three girls he has never seen before. One of the girls is Mary Whyte, a Roman Catholic from Rasharkin, a village outside Ballymoney. Her companions are her sister, Bronagh, and their cousin, Niamh.
After spending some time together, Mary completely captures Rodin's mind and heart. When they all bid each other farewell, no one realizes the impact that the encounter will have on all of them, but especially Rodin. As the chain of events unfolds over the years, their lives take unusual turns that lead to an unfortunate estrangement, an eventual reunion and a monumental dying wish.
"This story is told from the point of view of the majority of people in Northern Ireland at that time; keep away from violence. Keep your head down, take sensible precautions and live the best life you can in the circumstances," Menamin says. When asked what he wants readers to take away from the book, he answers, "That sectarianism/racism need to be challenged, if not verbally, then by living contrary to these dictats. Fundamental conservative mindsets are a blight in every area of life." For more details about the book, please visit https://www.authorhouse.com/en-gb/bookstore/bookdetails/830798-mary-whyte-was-right-pedro
"Mary Whyte Was Right Pedro"
By Billy Menamin
Softcover | 6 x 9in | 84 pages | ISBN 9781665590075
E-Book | 84 pages | ISBN 9781665590068
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About the Author
Billy Menamin is a former accountant. He has been married for more than 40 years. This is his first book.
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