Isbn: 9780765307101 - it's a long way from penny apples (38 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Signed by Author.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Tis better to be born lucky than rich. There are many ways to confront tragedy and hard times. Angela's Ashes, Frank McCourt's tragic--and ultimately uplifting--tale of how one man overcame adversity and found happiness in the New World is a compelling story that has touched thousands of readers. It's a Long Way from Penny Apples is another view of the Irish experience, another man's journey out of the grinding poverty that held an entire generation of Irishmen in its thrall. Poverty and its ills can rend a family apart and ruin countless lives, leaving individuals on their own to find their way, if they can, out of that despair and on to a new life. But not every family gives in to defeat. Sometimes the choice is to not leave anyone behind. and out of that love, a family can come together, using all their talents to bring all of their loved ones to a better place. Bill Cullen was lucky enough to have one such family. Born and bred in the rough inner city slums of Summerhill in Dublin, Bill was one of fourteen children. Selling on the streets from the age of six, be it fruit, flowers, newspapers, Christmas decorations, football colors, or programs, was a means of putting food on the table for Bill and his family. He finished school at thirteen to go on the street fulltime. In 1956 Bill got a job as a messenger boy for a pound a week at Waldens Ford Dealer in Dublin. Through hard work and unrelenting determination, Bill was appointed director general of the company, in 1965. Bill went on to set up the Firlane Motor Company which became the biggest Ford dealership in Ireland. In 1986 he took over the troubled Renault car distribution franchise from Waterford Crystal. His turnaround of that company into what is now the Glencullen Group is a business success story-the group now has an annual turnover of 250 million.Bill Cullen's story is an account of incredible poverty and deprivation in the Dublin slums. It highlights the frustration of a father and mother feeling their relationship crumble as they fight to give their children a better life. It's a story of courage, joy, and happiness--of how a mother gave inspiration and values to her children, saying to them, The best thing I can give you is the independence to stand on your own feet. It's a Long Way from Penny Apples is nothing less than a modern-day Horatio Alger story, told with humor and love; a heartwarming tale of redemption and overcoming adversity by one of the most famous self-made men in Ireland.…

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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Zustand: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

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Hardback. Zustand: Good. Tis better to be born lucky than rich. There are many ways to confront tragedy and hard times. Angela's Ashes, Frank McCourt's tragic--and ultimately uplifting--tale of how one man overcame adversity and found happiness in the New World is a compelling story that has touched thousands of readers. It's a Long Way from Penny Apples is another view of the Irish experience, another man's journey out of the grinding poverty that held an entire generation of Irishmen in its thrall. Poverty and its ills can rend a family apart and ruin countless lives, leaving individuals on their own to find their way, if they can, out of that despair and on to a new life. But not every family gives in to defeat. Sometimes the choice is to not leave anyone behind. and out of that love, a family can come together, using all their talents to bring all of their loved ones to a better place. Bill Cullen was lucky enough to have one such family. Born and bred in the rough inner city slums of Summerhill in Dublin, Bill was one of fourteen children. Selling on the streets from the age of six, be it fruit, flowers, newspapers, Christmas decorations, football colors, or programs, was a means of putting food on the table for Bill and his family. He finished school at thirteen to go on the street fulltime. In 1956 Bill got a job as a messenger boy for a pound a week at Waldens Ford Dealer in Dublin. Through hard work and unrelenting determination, Bill was appointed director general of the company, in 1965. Bill went on to set up the Firlane Motor Company which became the biggest Ford dealership in Ireland. In 1986 he took over the troubled Renault car distribution franchise from Waterford Crystal. His turnaround of that company into what is now the Glencullen Group is a business success story-the group now has an annual turnover of 250 million.Bill Cullen's story is an account of incredible poverty and deprivation in the Dublin slums. It highlights the frustration of a father and mother feeling their relationship crumble as they fight to give their children a better life. It's a story of courage, joy, and happiness--of how a mother gave inspiration and values to her children, saying to them, The best thing I can give you is the independence to stand on your own feet. It's a Long Way from Penny Apples is nothing less than a modern-day Horatio Alger story, told with humor and love; a heartwarming tale of redemption and overcoming adversity by one of the most famous self-made men in Ireland.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Good. Signed Copy . Good dust jacket. Signed by author on half title page.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. A memoir by the director of the Irish Youth Foundation recounts his impoverished upbringing in Dublin, during which he worked odd jobs to help out the family and eventually grew into a successful businessman. Former library book. Mylar protector included. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. A memoir by the director of the Irish Youth Foundation recounts his impoverished upbringing in Dublin, during which he worked odd jobs to help out the family and eventually grew into a successful businessman. Former library book. Mylar protector included. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library.…

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hb. Zustand: VG. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: VG. 1st Thus. 384pp. Extremities book & Dj lightly rubbed. Illus.; glossary; index.

Cloth. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. unused fine book . 1st Edition. ist printing. Gilt lettering on maroon boards in a grey pictorial dust jacket. 8vo, 384pp. Author signed on the half-title page. . inscribed and dated bu author. see picture. Signed and Dated By Author.…

Third printing signed by the author on half-title page 'Bill Cullen" with black pen. Dust jacket. Like new/ Like new.

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Signed by author. Cover is in great shape. Jacket has very minor wear. See photos. The binding is in good shape. The boards are in good, sturdy condition. The color printing is still bright and vibrant. Contains a few black and white photos. The pages of this book are clean and unmarked. FAST SHIPPING & FREE TRACKING. Signed by Author.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Later Printing. Maroon-boards hardback with an unclipped green dust jacket now protected in a new archival-quality, removable Mylar plastic cover. Signed on the false title page with absolutely no further inscription, by the Irish author. This copy has a "read-only-once" look & feel. Stored in sealed plastic protection and mailed (bubble-wrapped) in a sturdy Jiffy Rigi Bag envelope. We ship daily from Roswell, Ga. Serving satisfied customers since 1999. Signed by Author(s).…

9 1/2x 6 3/8. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First American Edition. A Forge Book, Tom Doherty Associates, NY, 2003, 384 pages. First American Edition/First American Printing, in Fine/Fine condition. The Author has Signed on the title page(see photos). Compelling story of the irish experience. All books bubble wrapped and shipped promptly in a box. Book is tight, square, clean and unclipped.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Forge Books, 2003. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good +. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good +. First Edition. First Forge edition, March 2003, stated; first printing, full number line. Inscribed and signed by the author on the title page: "For Michelle M-- / Always be proud of your great Irish heritage. God bless you / Bill Cullen / March 2003." The book is unmarked; slight spine slant; corners sharp, spine ends bumped; a small ding to the top board edges. The dust jacket is not price-clipped (original price $24.95); edgewear at spine ends and corners; Brodart protected. Signed by Author(s). …

Zustand: very good. Adv. Proof Edition. 372, wraps, illus., glossary, publisher's ephemera laid in. There is no index in this Advance Uncorrected Proof edition.Bill Cullen was born into a poor family in Dublin, the oldest of 14 children. He went on to own the biggest Ford dealership in Ireland, and then the Renault Ireland franchise.…