Wild Child

Alan Croghan - 2014

Overview

This is the true account of Alan Croghan's turbulent early life, beginning with a chaotic birth during a transatlantic flight. Growing up in North Dublin, his childhood was characterized by substance abuse, truancy, and car theft with peers. By sixteen, he had amassed numerous criminal convictions but had avoided incarceration. Fearing his associates might suspect him of being an informant, he deliberately sought imprisonment.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in true crime and redemption stories.
• Individuals seeking accounts of overcoming difficult circumstances.
• Those interested in memoirs about youth crime and rehabilitation.

Key features

• Language: English
• Pages: 240
• Binding: Paperback
• ISBN: 9780241968529
• Publisher: Penguin Group
• Year: 2014