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It's All in the Head
The Number One Irish bestseller and 2014 Irish Book Award-winner, this is the searingly moving and empowering story of Majella O'Donnell, wife of Irish singer Daniel O'Donnell. It begins with her childhood in the 1960s, growing up in a small town in Ireland, her early love of music and dreams of a future full of hope and excitement, only to be dashed by a broken marriage and an uphill battle with depression.
Her confidence and self-esteem at a low ebb, Majella decided to take charge of her own life and make a fresh start. Then destiny lent a hand when she met Daniel O'Donnell, and their marriage in 2002 brought her immense happiness and fulfilment. It was a decade or so later that tragedy struck, with the diagnosis of breast cancer.
This is the compelling story of a woman made extraordinary by the courage with which she faced her greatest challenge. A woman who has learned about life the hard way, but who, with the love and support of her family and her husband Daniel, and the public by her side, has come through with a force of character and a deep-seated determination that will inspire us all.
Her confidence and self-esteem at a low ebb, Majella decided to take charge of her own life and make a fresh start. Then destiny lent a hand when she met Daniel O'Donnell, and their marriage in 2002 brought her immense happiness and fulfilment. It was a decade or so later that tragedy struck, with the diagnosis of breast cancer.
This is the compelling story of a woman made extraordinary by the courage with which she faced her greatest challenge. A woman who has learned about life the hard way, but who, with the love and support of her family and her husband Daniel, and the public by her side, has come through with a force of character and a deep-seated determination that will inspire us all.
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First published October 9, 2014
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December 2, 2020
Really good, easy read. Read in 2 days. Irish
November 4, 2023
Enjoyed reading this.
January 5, 2015
I thought Majella talked about very good and important topics in her book such as her life journey, her parents, her 1st marriage, breakdown of and annulment of the marriage, depression, meeting and marring Daniel, her children and her journey through cancer and although I disagree with her in regards to faith I felt this book helped me understand more what happens when a person has depression and cancer. While reading this book I could imagine her sitting at her desk and writing the book. I liked the way it was written because it felt like it was her that was talking.
April 10, 2021
I did not expect to enjoy this half as much as I did. I rarely read memoirs, and I had no interest in Daniel O'Donnell, but I was pleasantly surprised.
Majella allowed herself to be vulnerable while writing this, and it really showed her strength. It felt like she was in the room with me, telling her story. I love her.
Majella allowed herself to be vulnerable while writing this, and it really showed her strength. It felt like she was in the room with me, telling her story. I love her.
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