The Man Who is Mrs Brown - The Biography of Brendan O'Carroll: The Unauthorised Brendan O'Carroll Story

by David O'Dornan

When Brendan O’Carroll, creator and star of Mrs Brown’s Boys, stood on stage to collect his first BAFTA for the phenomenally successful comedy series in 2012, it marked a new milestone in his incredible career. Finally, he was being acknowledged as a worldwide sensation in his role as the irrepressible â€~Mammy’ Agnes Brown.Over the last few years, Brendan has spread his wings to taste success as an author, a playwright, a comedian, an actor, a television star and more, picking up major awards along the way. But it hasn’t always been a bed of roses for the Dubliner, who started off life working as a waiter before evolving into the hardest working man in showbiz.Born in 1955 as the youngest of 11 children, he grew up in a two-bedroom corporation house in the rough-and-tumble working class area of Finglas in north Dublin. After his father Gerard died, when Brendan was just seven years old, his formidable mother Maureen â€" who influenced Brendan’s future career â€" raised him on his own.Life truly didn’t begin until 40 for Brendan, who left school aged just 12 and tried his hand at anything to earn a living, including jobs as a milkman, DJ, bar manager and painter and decorator. But after being persuaded to have a go on the comedy circuit it was the the beginning of a new dawn in Brendan’s life that would see him become the man with the Midas touch.In the years since, his work rate has become phenomenal as his earthy comedy has become a global hit, he found love again with his second wife and co-star Jennifer Gibney and he has become rich beyond his wildest dreams thanks to his foul-mouthed matriarch Mrs Brown.In this first ever biography of the star, David O’Dornan reveals the extraordinary rags to riches journey Brendan O’Carroll has made to become a comedy genius loved by millions of devoted fans. This is a must-read book for any fan and includes exclusive interviews with those nearest and dearest to the star.

Genres: Nonfiction

290 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 7, 2013

Reviews

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed reading about the creator of Mrs Brown...will now move on to the authorised version although this edition was backed up throughout with quotes. What a life!!!

[Lorraine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book over a couple of days and really enjoyed the insight into Brendan O'Carroll, who I knew nothing about at all before reading this book other than him being Mrs Brown in the tv sitcom which I love ... I now know everything.

[Dave · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as good as I thought it would be, the facts are there but are not told in a very good manner. It could be that I personally do not like the author's style.

[Yana Kennedy · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story of Brendans life is fascinating but the author was very repetitive and didn't write well at all.

[Ceri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very factual as it contains transcripts from TV shows and newspaper articles rather than the biographer's own impressions.

[Lisa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not very interestingly written.

[Gloria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love him and his show. He's a Genius

[Alison Love · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great, really interesting read

[Donna Goverd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fab

Fab story line
Very funny
Brill read
Makes you laugh from start to finish. A must read book. Amazing and funny