We Were Rich and We Didn't Know It

The memoir, We Were Rich and We Didn't Know It by Tom Phelan, is a heartwarming story of growing up in rural Ireland during the 1940s. The author shares his experiences working alongside his father to maintain their farm and survive in a time before modern conveniences like electricity and plumbing were available. Despite the hardships, Tom's memoir highlights the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of community and family bonds.