Born in Yorkshire The Early Years

<p><em>Born in Yorkshire: The Early Years</em> is a warm-hearted sharply observed memoir that celebrates growing up in post-war Yorkshire with all its quirks grit and charm. From the smell of coal fires to the sound of brass bands on a Sunday John Brogan paints a vivid portrait of a childhood steeped in working-class pride and regional identity. With humour honesty and a touch of mischief he invites readers into a world where characters like Duggie Brown and Charlie Williams weren't just voices - they were echoes of everyday life. This is a love letter to a time a place and a people who shaped him told with the kind of storytelling that makes you laugh nod and maybe shed a quiet tear. Whether you grew up in Yorkshire or simply love stories that honour heritage and heart this memoir will stay with you long after the final page.</p>