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"This is a wonderfully readable tale of love, abuse and eventual escape--all lived in the heart of an English gypsy family. The father is one of the most frightening figures I've encountered in years."--Edmund White, author of "A Boy's Own Story"

"Reading "Gypsy Boy," I felt invited into a secret society. I've always found Gypsies mysterious and even slightly dangerous, and Mikey Walsh does an excellent job describing the cloistered lifestyle and fascinating traditions of the Romani people. Moreover, Mikey's personal story of being a misfit among misfits is both compelling and universal. I cheered for him every step of the way."--Julia Scheeres, author of "Jesus Land"

"A revelation. Moving, terrifying, funny and brilliant. I shall never forget it--an amazing achievement."--Stephen Fry "Touching, insightful, funny and incredibly shocking."--"HEAT"
"Best memoir since "Running with Scissors."" --"Attitude""""
"""Gypsy Boy" sits somewhere between the grittiness of Irvine W, and the charming warmth of Frank McCourt." -- Dermot O Leary, television and radio presenter,The X Factor

"In this violent yet often comic memoir, Walsh writes of life as an English Gypsy.... "Gypsy Boy" feels, in all its cocky, awkward affection and anguish, like the real deal.""--The Boston Globe"

"A poignant memoir that bears comparison to the bestselling "Running With Scissors"--but better written and far darker."--"Kirkus Reviews"

"This is a wonderfully readable tale of love, abuse, and eventual escape--all lived in the heart of an English Gypsy family. The father is one of the most frightening figures I've encountered in years."--Edmund White, author of "A Boy's Own Story"

"Reading "Gypsy Boy," I felt invited into a secret society. I've always found Gypsies mysterious and even slightly dangerous, and Mikey Walsh does an excellent job describing the cloistered lifestyle and fascinating traditions of the Romany people. Moreover, Mikey's personal story of being a misfit among misfits is both compelling and universal. I cheered for him every step of the way."--Julia Scheeres, author of "Jesus Land"

"A revelation. Moving, terrifying, funny and brilliant. I shall never forget it--an amazing achievement."--Stephen Fry"Touching, insightful, funny, and incredibly shocking."--"Heat "magazine (UK)
"Best memoir since "Running with Scissors.""--"Attitude""""
"""Gypsy Boy" sits somewhere between the grittiness of Irvine Welsh and the charming warmth of Frank
McCourt."--Dermot O'Leary, television and radio presenter, "The X Factor""" "Mikey Walsh provides an unsentimental and compelling look at the louche and brutal culture of Romany Gypsies in the U.K. ... Walsh analyzes the grotesqueries of Gypsy life in painful detail--garish trailers, stifling family ties, crime and crudeness, and the constricted options for women who are considered old maids at 21. Yet despite his gruesome experiences, he also praises the fierce loyalty and cultural continuity that have allowed Gypsies to maintain their dignity in the face of hatred for centuries.""--Publishers Weekly

"Brash and frightening and funny -- tonally, think of Frank McCourt meeting Axl Rose."--"The New York Times"

"In this violent yet often comic memoir, Walsh writes of life as an English Gypsy.... "Gypsy Boy" feels, in all its cocky, awkward affection and anguish, like the real deal.""--The Boston Globe"

"A poignant memoir that bears comparison to the bestselling "Running With Scissors"--but better written and far darker."--"Kirkus Reviews"

"The earthy, violent, funny memoir of a gypsy boy in England. It's absolutely riveting, un-put-downable."--Anne Lamott, "The Miami Herald"""

"This book is the extraordinary story of how a young man found his way in the secretive and illusive world of Romany Gypsies. ... Written with insight and a powerful and at times shocking narrative, this is an incredible book about a young man's courage and his pride in his family and culture."--"Tucson Citizen"

"Absolutely can't be missed. If you're up for a funny, brutal, sharp memoir, this is the book you want."--"Long Island Pulse Magazine"

"His story is shocking, eye-opening, but finally triumphant. And remarkable."--"Hudson Valley News"

""Gypsy Boy" tells the poignant story of a boy living in an unusual and secretive environment of shoplifting, boxing, and virtual illiteracy, a boy who desperately wants to please his abusive father but all the while grapples with his own clandestine issues. This extraordinary memoir about resilience and the human spirit is a rare glimpse into a world few of us can imagine."--"The Advocate"

"Absolutely can't be missed. If you're up for a funny, brutal, sharp memoir, this is the book you want."--"The Washington Blade"

"A sobering and compelling portrait of Gypsy life that is written by an insider."--"The National"

"Harrowing ... exposes disturbing connections between culture and abuse."--"The Washington Post "

"An inside look at the Gypsy world through the eyes of a Gypsy.... Read this book, and you'll never look at, or think of, a

"A poignant memoir that bears comparison to the bestselling "Running With Scissors"--but better written and far darker."--"Kirkus Reviews"

"This is a wonderfully readable tale of love, abuse, and eventual escape--all lived in the heart of an English Gypsy family. The father is one of the most frightening figures I've encountered in years."--Edmund White, author of "A Boy's Own Story"

"Reading "Gypsy Boy," I felt invited into a secret society. I've always found Gypsies mysterious and even slightly dangerous, and Mikey Walsh does an excellent job describing the cloistered lifestyle and fascinating traditions of the Romany people. Moreover, Mikey's personal story of being a misfit among misfits is both compelling and universal. I cheered for him every step of the way."--Julia Scheeres, author of "Jesus Land"

"A revelation. Moving, terrifying, funny and brilliant. I shall never forget it--an amazing achievement."--Stephen Fry"Touching, insightful, funny, and incredibly shocking."--"Heat "magazine (UK)
"Best memoir since "Running with Scissors.""--"Attitude""""
"""Gypsy Boy" sits somewhere between the grittiness of Irvine Welsh and the charming warmth of Frank
McCourt."--Dermot O'Leary, television and radio presenter, "The X Factor""" "Mikey Walsh provides an unsentimental and compelling look at the louche and brutal culture of Romany Gypsies in the U.K. ... Walsh analyzes the grotesqueries of Gypsy life in painful detail--garish trailers, stifling family ties, crime and crudeness, and the constricted options for women who are considered old maids at 21. Yet despite his gruesome experiences, he also praises the fierce loyalty and cultural continuity that have allowed Gypsies to maintain their dignity in the face of hatred for centuries.""--Publishers Weekly""""" "A gripping and heartfelt page-turner."--"Booklist" (starred review) "From family violence to the horrors of cockfighting, from stealing bikes from the local sports center to squeezing juice out of slugs as a remedy for warts, Mikey makes the gaudy world of Romany Gypsies in the U.K. erupt into life, interspersing these scenes with moments of tenderness and goofy comedy."--"Shelf Awareness" "Fantastic."--"Bookpage"

A poignant memoir that bears comparison to the bestselling "Running With Scissors"--but better written and far darker. "Kirkus Reviews"

This is a wonderfully readable tale of love, abuse, and eventual escape--all lived in the heart of an English Gypsy family. The father is one of the most frightening figures I've encountered in years. "Edmund White, author of A Boy's Own Story"

Reading "Gypsy Boy," I felt invited into a secret society. I've always found Gypsies mysterious and even slightly dangerous, and Mikey Walsh does an excellent job describing the cloistered lifestyle and fascinating traditions of the Romany people. Moreover, Mikey's personal story of being a misfit among misfits is both compelling and universal. I cheered for him every step of the way. "Julia Scheeres, author of Jesus Land"

A revelation. Moving, terrifying, funny and brilliant. I shall never forget it--an amazing achievement. "Stephen Fry"

Touching, insightful, funny, and incredibly shocking. "Heat magazine (UK)"

Best memoir since "Running with Scissors." "Attitude"

Gypsy Boy sits somewhere between the grittiness of Irvine Welsh and the charming warmth of Frank
McCourt. "Dermot O'Leary, television and radio presenter, The X Factor"

Mikey Walsh provides an unsentimental and compelling look at the louche and brutal culture of Romany Gypsies in the U.K. ... Walsh analyzes the grotesqueries of Gypsy life in painful detail--garish trailers, stifling family ties, crime and crudeness, and the constricted options for women who are considered old maids at 21. Yet despite his gruesome experiences, he also praises the fierce loyalty and cultural continuity that have allowed Gypsies to maintain their dignity in the face of hatred for centuries. "Publishers Weekly"

A gripping and heartfelt page-turner. "Booklist (starred review)"

From family violence to the horrors of cockfighting, from stealing bikes from the local sports center to squeezing juice out of slugs as a remedy for warts, Mikey makes the gaudy world of Romany Gypsies in the U.K. erupt into life, interspersing these scenes with moments of tenderness and goofy comedy. "Shelf Awareness"

Fantastic. "Bookpage""

A poignant memoir that bears comparison to the bestselling Running With Scissors--but better written and far darker. Kirkus Reviews

This is a wonderfully readable tale of love, abuse, and eventual escape--all lived in the heart of an English Gypsy family. The father is one of the most frightening figures I've encountered in years. Edmund White, author of A Boy's Own Story

Reading Gypsy Boy, I felt invited into a secret society. I've always found Gypsies mysterious and even slightly dangerous, and Mikey Walsh does an excellent job describing the cloistered lifestyle and fascinating traditions of the Romany people. Moreover, Mikey's personal story of being a misfit among misfits is both compelling and universal. I cheered for him every step of the way. Julia Scheeres, author of Jesus Land

A revelation. Moving, terrifying, funny and brilliant. I shall never forget it--an amazing achievement. Stephen Fry

Touching, insightful, funny, and incredibly shocking. Heat magazine (UK)

Best memoir since Running with Scissors. Attitude

Gypsy Boy sits somewhere between the grittiness of Irvine Welsh and the charming warmth of Frank
McCourt. Dermot O'Leary, television and radio presenter, The X Factor

Mikey Walsh provides an unsentimental and compelling look at the louche and brutal culture of Romany Gypsies in the U.K. ... Walsh analyzes the grotesqueries of Gypsy life in painful detail--garish trailers, stifling family ties, crime and crudeness, and the constricted options for women who are considered old maids at 21. Yet despite his gruesome experiences, he also praises the fierce loyalty and cultural continuity that have allowed Gypsies to maintain their dignity in the face of hatred for centuries. Publishers Weekly

A gripping and heartfelt page-turner. Booklist (starred review)

From family violence to the horrors of cockfighting, from stealing bikes from the local sports center to squeezing juice out of slugs as a remedy for warts, Mikey makes the gaudy world of Romany Gypsies in the U.K. erupt into life, interspersing these scenes with moments of tenderness and goofy comedy. Shelf Awareness

Fantastic. Bookpage

"A poignant memoir that bears comparison to the bestselling Running With Scissors--but better written and far darker." --Kirkus Reviews

"This is a wonderfully readable tale of love, abuse, and eventual escape--all lived in the heart of an English Gypsy family. The father is one of the most frightening figures I've encountered in years." --Edmund White, author of A Boy's Own Story

"Reading Gypsy Boy, I felt invited into a secret society. I've always found Gypsies mysterious and even slightly dangerous, and Mikey Walsh does an excellent job describing the cloistered lifestyle and fascinating traditions of the Romany people. Moreover, Mikey's personal story of being a misfit among misfits is both compelling and universal. I cheered for him every step of the way." --Julia Scheeres, author of Jesus Land

"A revelation. Moving, terrifying, funny and brilliant. I shall never forget it--an amazing achievement." --Stephen Fry

"Touching, insightful, funny, and incredibly shocking." --Heat magazine (UK)

"Best memoir since Running with Scissors." --Attitude

"Gypsy Boy sits somewhere between the grittiness of Irvine Welsh and the charming warmth of Frank
McCourt." --Dermot O'Leary, television and radio presenter, The X Factor

"Mikey Walsh provides an unsentimental and compelling look at the louche and brutal culture of Romany Gypsies in the U.K. ... Walsh analyzes the grotesqueries of Gypsy life in painful detail--garish trailers, stifling family ties, crime and crudeness, and the constricted options for women who are considered old maids at 21. Yet despite his gruesome experiences, he also praises the fierce loyalty and cultural continuity that have allowed Gypsies to maintain their dignity in the face of hatred for centuries." --Publishers Weekly

"A gripping and heartfelt page-turner." --Booklist (starred review)

"From family violence to the horrors of cockfighting, from stealing bikes from the local sports center to squeezing juice out of slugs as a remedy for warts, Mikey makes the gaudy world of Romany Gypsies in the U.K. erupt into life, interspersing these scenes with moments of tenderness and goofy comedy." --Shelf Awareness

"Fantastic." --Bookpage