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After reading gypsy boy a previous boyfriend of the author (who is mentioned more in the second book apparently) wrote an interesting blog about both books, including a statement from the authors family accusing lies and fabrication 🤔

A glimpse into the Romany Gyspy world, strict traditions, illegal activities , colourful language! and as a child knowing no different. I really wasn‘t prepared for the level of abuse this poor boy suffered. Born into a well know fighting family & expected to follow in his father‘s footsteps and not bring shame upon the Walsh name.
Heartbreaking , A difficult read at times 🙏

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Another great audiobook. I prefer audiobooks for biographies and autobiographies. I really love hearing about Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac from a serious fan and all the interviews. #gypsy #stevienicks #fleetwoodmac #realmusic #thesoundofmyinnerself

Ya about a gypsy girl (I know that‘s not the preferred term now, but it‘s how the character refers to herself and her community) in Vienna at the start of wwii. Her family is taken from their home and she finds herself a prisoner but also an extra on a nazi movie set.

Overall, the book was ok. Fonseca was a bit all over the place – the chapters didn‘t really tie together. I think I didn‘t like her writing style. She included some photos of some of the various people she talked to. I suppose the most interesting to me was the chapter on the Holocaust. Cont in comments...

I enjoyed reading this as I like learning about other cultures but it was heart breaking at times