Don't be put off by words like 'sentimental' and 'weepy' in the reviews, this book and the two that follow it are salty, delightful, and have a good feminist kick to them.Agnes Browne, left a widow by her no-good husband, is raising seven children off the proceeds of a vegetable stall. The detail is observant and funny, the children are strong vivid characters, and Agnes will make you grin and break your heart. This woman is a gem. The chat between her and her friends about the possibility of the female 'organism' is worth the price of the book. Enough said?