Katriona O'Sullivan

Full of insight into a life lived right up against the boundaries placed on it by poverty . . . so important . . . we'd highly recommend

I read [Poor] in one sitting I found it so compelling. An amazing story . . . moving, uplifting, brave, heroic

Moving, funny, brave and original - just like the author . . . absolutely incredible

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

One of the most important books I have ever read . . . a beautiful telling of determination despite the odds

[A] story for the unheard and unseen that is fearless, funny and searingly honest

An important contribution to our understanding of poverty and its impact

Katriona has taken her life and turned it into a call for action. She has given us all of her in her radically honest memoir and all who read it must meet that honesty with action. Poor is a book that can change society, and we must all level up to change it with her.

They should put it on the leaving cert . . . an extraordinary book

Absolutely brilliant. I cannot recommend it highly enough. It is, as far as I'm concerned, the book of the year!

A fascinating story of overcoming great adversity, so well told

If I was a student who could be lectured by her, I would feel beyond privileged ... I really do recommend the book.

The remarkable story of her ascent from the trenches [of poverty] and her determination to inspire others . . . a vivid retelling of Katriona flourishing, despite her beginnings

Just finished this brilliant book ... it strikes at the heart of the damage we as a society are doing to children living in poverty.

As the middle of five kids growing up in dire poverty, the odds were low on Katriona O'Sullivan 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 self-belief planted by teachers in childhood stayed with her. How she found mentors whose encouragement revitalised those seeds in adulthood, leading her to become an award-winning academic whose work challenges barriers to education. 
 
Poor is not only Katriona's story, but is also her impassioned argument for the importance of looking out for our kids' futures. Of giving them hope, practical support and meaningful opportunities.

Katriona O'Sullivan

Praise for Poor

Full of insight into a life lived right up against the boundaries placed on it by poverty . . . so important . . . we'd highly recommend

I read [Poor] in one sitting I found it so compelling. An amazing story . . . moving, uplifting, brave, heroic

Moving, funny, brave and original - just like the author . . . absolutely incredible

Full of insight into a life lived right up against the boundaries placed on it by poverty . . . so important . . . we'd highly recommend

I read [Poor] in one sitting I found it so compelling. An amazing story . . . moving, uplifting, brave, heroic

Moving, funny, brave and original - just like the author . . . absolutely incredible

Full of insight into a life lived right up against the boundaries placed on it by poverty . . . so important . . . we'd highly recommend

I read [Poor] in one sitting I found it so compelling. An amazing story . . . moving, uplifting, brave, heroic

Moving, funny, brave and original - just like the author . . . absolutely incredible

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