Annie's Boy

This one reminded me of growing up in tough times in Dundee. It was a good story but lacking some of the good Dundee has and has had to offer .......more

When Gary Todd was 10 years old, he testified against his "father" in court. He was called a very brave boy. But he had put away childish things long ago; because events in his young life had robbed him of his childhood; because he feared that thing listed on a piece of paper as "father" would event......more

As a former inhabitant of the beautiful place, I call my second home – Sydney, I understood so well that dreaded phone call none of us living away from home ever want to hear. The opening two pages when Gary is told the news of his mam over the phone gave me shivers. And so the memories come flying......more

I recently finished Annie’s Boy and was initially a bit lost for words. I was aware of the author, Gary Todd, through his previous writings on boxing and it was seeing him on a TV Show discussing Annie’s Boy that led me to reading his new release. Gary tells the story of his challenges growing up in......more

Annie’s boy is one of the best books I have read in many years. As an avid reader, this story had me turning the pages with the authors vivid account of his life , his determination to live in extreme circumstances. It was emotional , harrowing, funny and inspirational and I couldn’t put this book d......more