Simplex 150 by Mary O'brien
All newly published in book form, Simplex 150 has been compiled by Mary O' Brien, who has been setting the Simplex crossword for more than 20 years. This is her ninth book.
Solving Simplex, the most popular crossword in Ireland, is an integral part of the day for Irish Times readers. It first appeared in the newspaper on 21 May 1951, initially on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. It was immediately popular and the newspaper soon bowed to pressure from readers to publish it in every edition. The format has changed little in the past 55 years, offering today what it always has: a mild degree of mental stimulation, a gentle challenge and a most enjoyable break from the stresses and strains of daily life.
Mary O'Brien lives in Omagh Co. Tyrone, but grew up on the family farm outside Fivemiletown where her horrific accident occurred in September 1942. Her disability presented many challenges and obstacles but these were just something Mary had to overcome and in doing so became more resilient as the years advanced. Mary now admits that the task her grandchildren set her - that of writing her memoir - has been one of the toughest challenges she has faced. However, she took up her pencil and after five years of writing and rewriting, her story is now told.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780717147557 |
| ISBN 10 | 071714755X |
| Title | Simplex 150 |
| Author | Mary O'brien |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Gill |
| Year published | 2009-10-30 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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