Gypsy Boy on the Run
Failed to add items
Add to basket failed.
Add to wishlist failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
Gypsy Boy on the Run
Buy Now for £14.99
No valid payment method on file.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
-
Narrated by:
-
Mikey Walsh
-
By:
-
Mikey Walsh
About this listen
Mikey is a Romany Gypsy and grew up living in a caravan on sites across the UK. He adored his family and the rich and vibrant Romany culture he'd inherited. Eventually though he was forced to make a heartbreaking decision - to stay and keep secrets, or escape and find somewhere to finally belong. But Mikey quickly discovers that life in the outside world isn't all he expected. After learning his father had put a contract out on him and that he was being hunted down by gangs of thugs determined to claim their reward, Mikey realises that life will never be the same again.
Brimming with unforgettable characters, this extraordinary coming-of-age story will remind you that sometimes it takes courage (and the odd Disney song) to be the person you were meant to be.
©2011 Mikey Walsh (P)2011 W F Howes LtdListeners also enjoyed...
Mikey is very inspiring and should be very proud of where he has come, it’s been a tuff journey so far.
Inspiring read. Couldn’t put it down
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Unlike ‘Gypsy Boy’ which has a colourful setting with lots of humour, this book is more subtle in his descriptions and humour and it also places things more in perspective. While ‘Gypsy Boy’ shows us the dilemma of a kid growing up realising he is gay, ‘Gypsy Boy on the run’ shows us a man who finally finds self-acceptance while living amongst other gay people. It’s in fact a coming to age story in which we see Mikey growing from a scared kid, who believes he is a waste of space into a proud man who eventually in his fury even spits on his father.
Although Mikey literally had to strip himself of his gypsy identity in the beginning of the book, it’s the pride for what is in his blood that makes him push out frontiers, doing the things no Roma man before him has ever done. I found it very inspiring to learn and realize that what a person is, is in his or hers blood and not in the way one dresses and talks nor in the attempts of trying to fit in by adopting an identity.
‘Gypsy Boy on the run’ is therefore not just a sequel of ‘Gypsy Boy’. It’s a stand-alone equally interesting book with a different focus and message. Yet again, the author does a magnificent job in telling his story.
Inspiring and moving read
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
amazing book
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
fantastic listen
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Just brilliant
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
A fantastic read!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
brilliant listen
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
It was so interesting to have a more detailed account of life after you escaped. I didn't feel like any of this was a repeat of book 1. You tell your story so well. I didn't eat it to end. Absolutely fascinating, sad and at times very funny. A real insight into the traveller world. I have recomended this to all my friends. Thank you Mikey. You are a gift and I wish you all the best xxxx
Absolutely fabulous.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
A must
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Absolutely brilliant
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.