My Boy - Philomena Lynott

Wonderfully written revised edition of the Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy book by his mother - Philomena. It is one of the most extraordinary stories ever told. In 1949, at the age of just 18, Philomena Lynott gave birth to her first son, Philip Parris Lynott. She was Irish, Catholic, unmarried and living in Birmingham. And he was black.
He grew up to become one of the most important and influential Irish musicians of all time. He was a songwriter and a poet. And as lead singer with the legendary Thin Lizzy, he had hit records all over the world. However, the dream ended in ruins in 1986 when Philip died as a result of addiction. Devastated, Philomena Lynott was plunged into inconsolable grief.

In 1995, she wrote My Boy, an astonishingly intimate and moving account of her life with the rock star son she loved - and of his shocking demise. Acclaimed by critics and fans alike, it went to No.1 in the best sellers. But what no one knew at the time, except Philomena, was that there were remarkable secrets which remained untold in that powerful & emotional work.

Now, for the first time ever, Philomena Lynott tells the astounding, true story of Philip Lynott and the brother and sister that he never knew. Fully updated with electrifying new revelations, My Boy is one of the most heart-breaking and profoundly inspiring books you will ever read...