Click on the link below to listen to Martha Long reading an extract from Ma, I’m Gettin Meself A New Mammy
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Extract from ‘Ma, Im Gettin Meself A New Mammy’
Bestselling author of ‘Ma, He Sold Me for a Few Cigarettes’ and ‘Ma, I’m Gettin Meself A New Mammy’
Click on the link below to listen to Martha Long reading an extract from Ma, I’m Gettin Meself A New Mammy
Martha,
I have read both of your books (haven’t managed to be able to listen to the interview yet) and I can honestly say that I was holding my breath for the duration. I have Irish descendents and have visited the country on many occasions, but never had I read about such abject cruelty, until I read your life story.
I was already aware that cruelty in the institutions (Christian Brothers, technical schools etc.) was rife, but I had always thought this was confined purely to the institutions, I guess if it had been then there might never have been any need for you to go into such places.
Having grown up an only child and now the mother of one son, I can’t even begin to imagine what life must have been like for you – dragging yourself up and also having to rear your siblings.
I just really wanted to say that I have taken heart from your story, I was really moved by the way you came out of the other side…and with a smile. I really hope that you fulfilled your dream of becoming a nurse, I think you have the love and compassion within you to help those less fortunate (although God himself only knows how that could be, with all that you have been through).
God Bless you, Martha, and may He watch over you and your family.
Much love.
Lorraine
Dear Martha my mum an I have read your books an there was many aday it was all we talked about. I feel that i know you but there is so much more i want to know. Please let there be a third we just want to seehow you got on an from hareing a little of your interview you are happy which is really all that counts. There is one thing that really annoyes me poor Charlie ??? I put your name into Facebook then decided on google just wanted the chance to leave you a message. I think your a fantastic woman an author for coming through the years that should be filled with love an happiness in the cruel way you did. Thank you an hope this finds you well
Nicola xx
Dear Martha,
I can barely believe that you went thru all those experiences and came out of them alive! The human spirit is certainly very resilient.
Did that monster (whose name I can’t bring myself round to even saying) ever face the consequences of his behaviour? What became of your mother & siblings? (if you don’t mind me asking).
Has your experience caused you to lose faith in God?
Hope you have time to read & respond to this e-mail.
Kind regards,
John
Hi martha, i feel like you are a friend of mine through reading your book, i am so sorry for the life you had. Words cannot begin to say how sorry i am but, amazingly you came through and out the other end, i have not read your second book yet will i will be soon.
i just wanted to somehow speak to you and typed your name into google and here i am. i hope you are safe and well take care Lorna xx
Hi Martha,
I have read both your books.I can not believe what you went through,how could anyone be so cruel to a poor innocent child.I would love to know how you are doing today.Cant wait to read the next book.
take care
olga o’neill
Martha…..
Im always popping on to this site, roll on 3rd September to I get to read your 3rd book, mite even take the day of work so that I will have no distractions, lol!
I have listened to your interview and admire your honesty. I cant begin to understand what you are going through just to tell the world your story.
I missed your interview in Prima, so I pestered a nice lady at the Prima office via e-mail (im from n.ireland) to see if I could get my hands on it and thanks to her kindness, received it 1st class post the next day. Finally a picture to place with the story!
Read your first 2 books the minute they came out, so it has been nearly a year waiting on the 3rd.Read both of them twice.
Martha, where is Charlie? I hope he is well. He was another innocent child like urself in all this, not to mention your other siblings.
All the best, Shona
I have just read this book and like everyone else, could not put it down.
I am a mother, and would have taken you and Charlie home with me if I had met you. I cannot understand your Mum not putting her children ahead of her own pleasures.
I would love to submit this book for reading to my book club and unfortunately you have no questions set up for discussion. if you could supply me with a few questions that i can submit to the group i would be so grateful. I know the girls will all love, love, love this book and there is so much to talk about I don’t know where to begin. please help me out.
Everyone should read this book and realize how lucky they are.
I am on my way now to the book store to get your second, can hardly wait to get my nose in the pages.
All the best to you and your family.
I will never forget you.
Martha,
Words cannot express the emotions I felt after reading your first book. Deep sadness and anger mostly at the neglect, but mostly I too felt inspired that one little soul can endure so much heartache and pain and still be such a loving soul. It makes me appreciate even more my own children and has firmly reinforced in me, my belief, that family (children) come first. That is, first before God, country and if need be (as in your story) husband.
The book was lyrical to read, captivating with a beautiful innocence. Thank you Martha, for letting us see into your private world at a true survivor.
Hi again Martha, i have just read your third book.
i had waited patiently for it for a couple of months, and you did not let me down, thank you again for sharing your difficult life with us and give hope to those suffering similar things that there is hope for them. you truly are an inspiration and your outlook even when things were difficult beyond belief you never gave up is amazing, i hope life is good. love to you martha x x
17 September
Australia
Martha,
I cry for you while I am reading your books. I have just finished your 3rd book which has just been release in Australia and I am waiting with impatients for the next edition, how cruel your life was and how amazing you have overcome all. Please another book hopefully not far away I am anciously waiting to see what happens next. Hopefully a steady job after freezing and sleeping on a bus. God is good, he never let you go. You are my inspiration
omg just read 3rd book !!!!
Very very good but still leaves u hanging on!!!!
i really hope there is still more to come the suspense is killin ma ……
so any way please please tell me there is more to come !!! there just simply has to be….
thanx
Hi Martha i have just finished your 2nd book. you are an amazing person, i have bought the 3rd book and will be reading asap. With all you have been through i could not believe what a sense of humour (LOVED IT) i can relate with some of the thoughts you had of people. Best to think it but not say it. I know i will be buying a 4th book PLEASE say im right.
Maree (Australia)
Dear Martha,
I have just finished your second book and have ordered the third straight away! My whole heart goes out to little Martha for all she had to indure. If I could only go back in time and pick her up and take her home I surely would!(giving a few fe**ers a good kick on the way) I sincerely hope you found your happiness and that your heart remains full for the rest of your life. I’m finding it hard to tell you how you and your story will be forever stuck in my heart, I’ve read some of your other letters and we all feel the same way. It must feel very strange for you as all us strangers want to be your friend but you let us into your heart and I thank you for that. Your kindness, braveness and devilment has educated me in a purely positive way and I thank you with my whole heart. Looking forward to going the next bit of the journey with you!! xxxx Fionna
I am just about finished the second Book. You were a very inspirational girl, I hope other people realise how lucky they were. Those who had a Mammy and Daddy, No matter how bad we thought we were trated, It was heaven on Earth towards your Life Martha. Keep up the Good work you are a marvelous woman Martha Long. God Bless and Take good care of Yourself, Regards Leslie
dear martha,ive just finished your third book and like the two previous books its left me wanting to know more about your life.iloved every minute of it and to me a good book makes you laugh ,cry and leave you wounderying and you do all that with the story of your life.i really hope you bring out another book as i would love to know how you got on after being left out in the cold with no where to go, god i cant even think of how hard it was for you,all the very best to you martha ,you really are an inspiration.lynda originally from dublin living in perth australia xxxx