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'An incredible story of a unique life...It would have been easy to descend into a "misery memoir", but Mikey tells the story with humour and no self-pity...It's so intense you might miss your bus stop...One of the most moving books you read this year' (HEAT ***** )
'Gypsy Boy on the Run is a fantastic book. It follows Mikey as he tries to escape the demons of his past and his father's fury. Prepare to get funny looks from fellow passengers on public transport as you alternate between crying and punching the air in triumph. Mikey's story will leave you full of awe and admiration at how a person can go through so much at such a young age and come through the other side not only sane, but a good person. At an age when most of us are studying for our GCSEs and thinking about who to snog, Mikey was alone, on the run and fighting for survival. The strength and the spirit of Mikey shone through in the brilliant Gypsy Boy and continues to shine even brighter in Gypsy Boy on the Run. I can't recommend it highly enough.' (Sara Cox, Broadcaster )
'Gypsy Boy on the Run is a fantastic book. It follows Mikey as he tries to escape the demons of his past and his father's fury. Prepare to get funny looks from fellow passengers on public transport as you alternate between crying and punching the air in triumph. Mikey's story will leave you full of awe and admiration at how a person can go through so much at such a young age and come through the other side not only sane, but a good person. At an age when most of us are studying for our GCSEs and thinking about who to snog, Mikey was alone, on the run and fighting for survival. The strength and the spirit of Mikey shone through in the brilliant Gypsy Boy and continues to shine even brighter in Gypsy Boy on the Run. I can't recommend it highly enough.' (Sara Cox, Broadcaster )
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This is the incredible story of a boy who escaped from a secret world.
Mikey is a Romany Gypsy and grew up living in a caravan on sites across the UK. He adored his family and the rich and vibrant Romany culture he'd inherited. Eventually though he was forced to make a heartbreaking decision - to stay and keep secrets, or escape and find somewhere to finally belong.
But Mikey quickly discovers that life in the outside world isn't all he expected. After learning his father had put a contract out on him and that he was being hunted down by gangs of thugs determined to claim their reward, Mikey realises that life will never be the same again.
Brimming with unforgettable characters, this extraordinary coming-of-age story will remind you that sometimes it takes courage (and the odd Disney song) to be the person you were meant to be.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Having read the first book, Gypsy Boy, I was left wondering about what happened after we left Mikey Walsh and so was delighted to find out that he had decided to continue his story with us.
Gypsy Boy on the Run picks up from where Mikey leavs the traveller camp he has grown up on, and his family behind. It was clearly a heartbreaking decision for someone so young at the time.
The story follows Mikey as he is on the run from those who say he has disgraced his people, while in the meantime he is on a journey of self discovery - of finding out who is meant to me and then accepting who he is and making a life for himsef, far removed from what was ever expected of him.
Mikey Walsh tells his story with such honesty and raw emotion, only the really cold hearted out there could fail to be gripped by his tale. It is testament to the writer that the reader so instantly feels he knows Mikey, tries to understand him, celebrates his good times and feels his heartbreak at the bad times with him.
For someone who has been through so much so young, there is no hint of self pity in his story which is refreshing. Mikey shows that he has amazing strength of character, while those who are lucky enough to get very close to him, see the other side of him - years of pent up abuse and emotional neglect come pouring out to those who love him.
I cannot recommend this book highly enough. It would be an amazing book even if it was a purely fictional novel, but to know that this is all true makes it even more heart rendering.
This may be a cliche; but if you only read one book this year, please make it this one.
Gypsy Boy on the Run picks up from where Mikey leavs the traveller camp he has grown up on, and his family behind. It was clearly a heartbreaking decision for someone so young at the time.
The story follows Mikey as he is on the run from those who say he has disgraced his people, while in the meantime he is on a journey of self discovery - of finding out who is meant to me and then accepting who he is and making a life for himsef, far removed from what was ever expected of him.
Mikey Walsh tells his story with such honesty and raw emotion, only the really cold hearted out there could fail to be gripped by his tale. It is testament to the writer that the reader so instantly feels he knows Mikey, tries to understand him, celebrates his good times and feels his heartbreak at the bad times with him.
For someone who has been through so much so young, there is no hint of self pity in his story which is refreshing. Mikey shows that he has amazing strength of character, while those who are lucky enough to get very close to him, see the other side of him - years of pent up abuse and emotional neglect come pouring out to those who love him.
I cannot recommend this book highly enough. It would be an amazing book even if it was a purely fictional novel, but to know that this is all true makes it even more heart rendering.
This may be a cliche; but if you only read one book this year, please make it this one.
27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I'm not a massive book worm, but after reading (and absoloutely loving!) Gypsy Boy I was left wanting more, so was over the moon to hear there would be a sequal!!
The way Mikey writes and describes everything in his story just puts you right there with him. His honesty and openness is overwhelming and inspirational. I honestly don't know how somebody could live through everything he has been through and then be strong enough to relive it all by putting it down on paper! But then, if there was ever a story worth telling, it was his!!
I recomended Gypsy boy to everyone I know and will not hesitate to recomend On the Run to them aswell.
Thank You for sharing your story Mikey Walsh.. You truely are a special human being!! x
The way Mikey writes and describes everything in his story just puts you right there with him. His honesty and openness is overwhelming and inspirational. I honestly don't know how somebody could live through everything he has been through and then be strong enough to relive it all by putting it down on paper! But then, if there was ever a story worth telling, it was his!!
I recomended Gypsy boy to everyone I know and will not hesitate to recomend On the Run to them aswell.
Thank You for sharing your story Mikey Walsh.. You truely are a special human being!! x
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
After spotting 'Gypsy Boy' on the shelf in Tesco i had to buy it! My mother comes from a traveling background and married my father a non-traveler and has never spoke much about life when she was young as much as i hound her about it she never gave much away. So seeing Gypsy Boy i saw it as my chance to take a look into the life my mother came from and can honestly say it moved me more than i could have imagined. I went from crying to p*ssing with laughter within a turn of the page! I become slightly obsessed with what became of Mikey Walsh and have ended up following (stalking) the poor guy on Twitter (thatbloodymikey) his witty tweets and quotes have kept me entertained through the winter months on a promise of a sequal which i pre-ordered as soon as i could! Being pregnant and hormoanal i was concerned when the book arrived if i was going to be safe reading it after the first emotional rollercoaster mikey had delivered but once i started this book it was read within 24hours! I could not put it down! This man is a hero and a credit to his culture i feel proud and honoured to have shared his story he makes you feel like he has wrote the book just for you. Ready for the film now please xxxx
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Gypsy Boy on the Run
After reading the first book, I found this rather disappointing, I felt he went back quite a bit which was annoying. I would recommend this if you have not read Gypsy Boy.
Published 17 days ago by kalrus
Brilliantly written and true to life!
Fantastic book, really cant put it down. The first gay genre book I have ever read that doesnt just follow every stereotype out there and is actually well written and worse the... Read more
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Excellent book. Great follow up to Gypy Boy which needs to be read 1st in order to make sense of this book.
Published 1 month ago by Steve McVay
Great Read
I found this book enthralling and difficult to put down. It also gave me an insight to a way of life that even today causes great problems to the gypsy folk. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gill
Absorbing until the last page
As the first novel "Gypsy Boy", the second part of this incredible autobiography catches you on the first few pages, too! Read more
Published 1 month ago by André Aschwanden
A Fitting Follow Up
Having read the first book "Gypsy Boy" on the coach going to London, I settled down to read this on the one heading back to London. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Terry Eastham
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My wife and I have been eager to read this sequel but were a little dissapointed as it is not as good as the original.
Published 3 months ago by grumpyoldman
Mikey does it again!
Having read Gypsy Boy avidly, I couldn't wait for the sequel. And it doesn't disappoint. Here is a man, who is true to himself, loves his family, is obviously lavishly talented. Read more
Published 4 months ago by aneta
A book that tells a story that touched my heart
I first read Gypsy Boy: One Boy's Struggle to Escape from a Secret World and couldnt put it down, was up reading it till 4am until I finished it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by W. B. Taylor
More of the same
Enjoyed Gypsy Boy 4* and was expecting this sequel of On the Run to tell me more. Unfortunately I found it just rehashed the same all over again. Read more
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