Damian Barr on ‘‘Maggie and Me’’

Celebrated Scottish author Damian Barr discusses his much-loved memoir, "Maggie and Me", with journalist and presenter Stephen Jardine at the National Library of Scotland on Friday 29th November.

About Damian Barr on ‘‘Maggie and Me’’

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Not to be missed, Scottish author Damian Barr will be at the National Library to talk about his much-loved memoir “Maggie and Me”. Hosted by journalist and presenter Stephen Jardine, this in-conversation event will look back at the 1980s through Damian’s account of growing up in Lanarkshire in that turbulent decade. A tender and entertaining night for all those who remember the 80s, and those who may want to reflect upon them.

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