We came from Liverpool

When Fred O’Brien falls seriously ill, it affects his whole family. His son, Joe, who dreams of becoming a professional footballer, is forced to look for work. His daughter, Emma, ??has to put her plans to move on hold, and Fred’s younger brother, Dave, suddenly has to fix problems he may not be able to fix. The O’Brien family consists of people who dream big but are used to living in the shadow of major events. What if this spring changes everything?

We Came from Liverpool is a well-written and gripping novel about family, working-class hope, unity and disintegration, and about facing the decisive events that life throws at you.