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We love a ragstoriches story and we love to see someone triumph through sheer determination But the story is rarely that simple My story isnt anyway

As the middle of five kids growing up in dire poverty the odds were low on Katriona OSullivan making anything of her life When she became a mother at 15 and ended up homeless what followed were five years of barely coping

This is the extraordinary story moving funny brave and sometimes startling of how Katriona turned her life around How the seeds of selfbelief planted by teachers in childhood stayed with her How she found mentors whose encouragement revived those seeds in adulthood

Now an awardwinning lecturer whose work challenges barriers to education Poor stands as a stirring argument for the importance of looking out for our kids futures Of giving them hope practical support and meaningful opportunities

One of the best books I have read about the complexities of poverty one of the most remarkable people you will ever meet Guardian

An amazing story moving uplifting brave heroic shocking at times Nuala McGovern Womans Hour BBC

Poor is moving funny brave and original just like the author an absolutely incredible read Roisin Ingle Irish Times Womens Podcast

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