Macker: Kitbag full of lies

by Paddy McGowan, James M. Harpur, Barry Vickers (Preparation)

Macker and Harpur, was to say the least, an unlikely association of authors. Macker was forward, provocative and a master orator, with razor sharp wit and timing while Harpur himself was laid back to the point of falling over. Never the less with the common denominator of art, Macker's witty narrative, with his killer punch lines, became a reality. Once a week at the art class in the Coolock Library a written couple of foolscap pages were presented without fail over fifty weeks and culminated in this hilarious informative slice of Irish army life in the sixties and seventies. None of the names of the people are genuine and some of the events have been changed to protect the guilty. Harpur's dogged determination collected the narratives, streamlined and dusted them off and the book finally saw daylight through the magic of the internet and balanced and astute wizardry of the publisher Mr. Barry Vickers.

189 pages, Paperback

First published June 21, 2014

Reviews

[Orla · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought, I'd imagined meeting, the author of this book, Patrick... I can say...in my entire life...I have NEVER EVER, met a more knowledgeable, fascinating, captivating, enchanting, humble man❤️❤️❤️ he has had a profound affect on my thinking, opened my mind and educated me beyond my wildest dreams 🤯...all I can say is 😳 WOWWWWW... I live in Gran Canaria and this legend of a GENTLEMAN, came in to the bar I work..instead of him drinking...I drank in EVERY DETAIL, this man had to impart... It was an honour, truly to meet this walking encyclopedia... despite his age, this man is razor sharp, can remember names details, and I'm reeling from our encounter... He has to be THE one person who has impacted my life, more than anyone else I have met, sir Patrick...you deserve, awards, crowns, accolades beyond those that are given, FIND A WAY TO contact this man, people, I don't know how, or where you need to do so, but he is a total life changer❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️⭐⭐⭐✨✨✨🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟he surely must be of another planet 🤷🏼‍♀️💝

[Paddy McGowan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fifty short stories with killer punchlines. Written by Paddy McGown an ex army private who knows Irish army life like the back of his hand.