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A Me Grows in Brooklyn - Memories of an Irish Childhood

A Me Grows in Brooklyn - Memories of an Irish Childhood

By: Gerard Connelly
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A memoir told in episodes, this series traces a life through vivid childhood memories, family history, and the long reach of the past. Across each chapter, the stories move between Brooklyn, Irish-American roots, and deeply personal reflections on parents, grandparents, loss, humor, and resilience. Written with honesty, wit, and a strong sense of place, the series unfolds as a portrait of one family and one life, with new chapters added every few weeks

Gerard Connelly 2026
Episodes
  • Oddjob

    Oddjob
    Apr 26 2026

    On Christmas Day in 1968, a five-year-old boy in Brooklyn unleashed a gift that would leave a lasting mark on his family. In this memoir chapter, a single childhood incident becomes the doorway into a bigger portrait of parents, grandparents, loss, and the complicated love that binds a family together. Equal parts funny, haunting, and deeply human, it’s a powerful listen
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    15 mins
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