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Rewind: Growing Up in 80s Ireland: A Fun Nostalgic Journey Back in Time.
Some memories fade.
Others wait for the right song, the right street, or the right summer evening to come rushing back.
Growing up in Ireland during the 1980s and 1990s, life was measured by school holidays, cassette tapes, Italia '90, first loves, family traditions and friendships that felt as though they would last forever.
As one man looks back on the moments that shaped his life, he begins to realise that the smallest memories are often the ones that matter most.
Warm, nostalgic and quietly moving, Rewind is a novel about growing up, growing older and the moments that stay with us long after they have passed.
Perfect for readers who enjoy reflective literary fiction, Irish fiction and stories filled with heart, humour and nostalgia.
Others wait for the right song, the right street, or the right summer evening to come rushing back.
Growing up in Ireland during the 1980s and 1990s, life was measured by school holidays, cassette tapes, Italia '90, first loves, family traditions and friendships that felt as though they would last forever.
As one man looks back on the moments that shaped his life, he begins to realise that the smallest memories are often the ones that matter most.
Warm, nostalgic and quietly moving, Rewind is a novel about growing up, growing older and the moments that stay with us long after they have passed.
Perfect for readers who enjoy reflective literary fiction, Irish fiction and stories filled with heart, humour and nostalgia.
110 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 13, 2025
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December 7, 2025
This book is a quick read which is both light and entertaining if, like myself, you are of a certain age and remember with fondness the days of Madness, discos and Walkmans.
It is a jaunt down memory lane with some laughs and thought-provoking observations along the way. Could maybe unlock a deep-routed regret and hidden emotion...
It is also a poignant reminder of the fragility we all share and the importance of memories in shaping the person we become. And how sometimes, those memories take on a significance all of their own.
On the whole, I enjoyed reading this book but I do have to unfortunately comment on the editing, which is not good. Punctuation errors, layout, fonts and spacing, word repetition... I'm afraid they are too numerous to ignore and hence the three rating.
Having said that, if you want a quick and easy light read and can accept these, maybe for a journey or on the beach etc., then you could do a lot worse than read this.
It is a jaunt down memory lane with some laughs and thought-provoking observations along the way. Could maybe unlock a deep-routed regret and hidden emotion...
It is also a poignant reminder of the fragility we all share and the importance of memories in shaping the person we become. And how sometimes, those memories take on a significance all of their own.
On the whole, I enjoyed reading this book but I do have to unfortunately comment on the editing, which is not good. Punctuation errors, layout, fonts and spacing, word repetition... I'm afraid they are too numerous to ignore and hence the three rating.
Having said that, if you want a quick and easy light read and can accept these, maybe for a journey or on the beach etc., then you could do a lot worse than read this.
September 14, 2025
This is a very well written book. I really enjoyed reading it, although I found the last chapter quite sad.
I'd really recommend it to anyone, especially if there is a person with Alzheimer in your life.
I YouTubed all of the songs and listened to each one when reading that chapter. Wonderful memories of my childhood.
4 stars
I'd really recommend it to anyone, especially if there is a person with Alzheimer in your life.
I YouTubed all of the songs and listened to each one when reading that chapter. Wonderful memories of my childhood.
4 stars
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