Mad, Isn't It?

On a solo trip with her best friend to a Wexford caravan park, a just-turned 18-year-old, virginal (ish) Emma Doran discovers it only takes one time to change your life forever.

Finding herself preparing to do her Leaving Cert in maternity wear, hopes of a glittering acting career are derailed. Baby in tow, Emma spends her twenties getting up at 7a.m. and going to bed at 8p.m. instead of staying out till 6a.m. and sleeping till noon, while her idea of a good weekend is perusing the aisles of Home Store + More for new cushions.

But on the verge of turning 30, an opportunity arises, and Emma finds herself back on stage again…

In this hilarious and moving memoir about family, friendship, (young) motherhood and taking risks, Emma discovers that when things seem to be going off the rails, sometimes life is putting you on the exact path you were meant for. Mad, isn't it?

'Packed full of spirit, life lessons, love and laughs. I didn't want it to end' Amy Huberman

'A hilarious tale of guts and resilience that made me cry when I least expected it.' Sarah Breen

'A must read. I laughed through my tears and delighted in Emma's triumphant spirit.' Deirdre O'Kane

'One of the funniest humans I've ever encountered.' Joanne McNally