Paddy Whack is a novel written and performed by the author, Francis Martineau. Based in part on his own childhood in Scotland, each episode chronicles the story of a boy growing up in the shadow of World War II, the diary of his mother, and a separate correspondence between two would-be lovers attem…
A conversation with Francis Martineau, in which the author talks about the inspiration for Paddy Whack, the process of revisiting his own boyhood, and the enduring figure of his mother.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/francismartineau)
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A boy growing up under extraordinary circumstances finds joy on a bicycle. A mother works tirelessly to keep life moving. A soldier receives shocking news from a faraway land.Please consider supporting Francis on Patreon.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/francismartineau)
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