Hugh Murphy

The book

Memories and Observations

The diabolical story that Ireland doesn't want told.

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About the book

Stand up. Speak out.

Discover the story of a man who lived with a secret for 75 years and was determined to speak out against corruption. In this book, readers will learn how to stand up against injustice and speak out for what is right.

This book will show readers how to recognise and face corruption in their daily lives, and how to take action to fight it. With this book, readers can learn how to take control of their lives and make a difference in the world.

This book includes

  • The story of a man who lived with a secret for 75 years and found the courage to speak out against corruption
  • Strategies to identify and fight injustice
  • Insights on how to make a difference in the world
  • Steps to take control of your life
  • A plan to stand up for what is right

The story behind the book

Belfast. The docks. The truth.

Hugh worked on the Belfast docks, where his objections to the handling of asbestos led to his dismissal and a short strike. Memories And Observations is his account of what happened, and of the decades he has spent asking for accountability since.

I

Life on the docks

The work, the men and the community of the Belfast docks, told by someone who was there.

II

The asbestos dispute

A worker who refused to stay quiet about how asbestos was handled, and what it cost him.

III

The strike

How a short strike began, and how it collapsed.

IV

Accountability

Decades of questions about justice and corruption in Ireland that Hugh believes still need answers.

Formats and shops

Get your copy

Outside the UK? Get the paperback on Amazon.com or ask your local bookshop for ISBN 9781960175021.

AuthorHugh Murphy
PublisherSpirit Bond Publishing
Published20 December 2022
Paperback454 pages, 229 × 152 mm
Paperback ISBN9781960175021
AudiobookNarrated by Mark Manning, 14 hrs 18 mins

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