Lord of the Rams

About the Book

Finally, the greatest story never told gets told. Join one man for the adventure of his life and, in doing so, experience growing up in rural 1980s Ireland. Meet this man's eccentric group of friends, follow his escapades throughout Ireland and beyond, and gain an invaluable insight into the life of a lord… Lord of the Rams.

If you've had enough of 'famous footballer' or 'ex-Big Brother' biographies, then prepare yourself for something quite unlike anything you've ever read before. Lord of the Rams breathes new life into the biography genre via witty writing, acute observations and stories that will have you laughing out loud, wincing in your armchair and scratching your head in awe and disbelief.

Lord of the Rams gives an insightful account of life in Ireland over a 25-year period, which many people - regardless of nationality - will be able to identify with. Lord of the Rams: proof positive that a good read comes in many guises.

Read an extract at www.lordoftherams.com.

What the Critics are saying:

"A real treat to read that you will devour!" - The Irish Post "For anyone who has ever been a lad (of either sex), known one or feared that they might be about to turn into one this book will be hilarious." - The Bookbag "Smith’s tightly written memoir will charm the naysayers into reconsidering their view of the decade that fashion neglected and youth turned their backs on ... a diverting and entertaining read." - Evening Herald "The book is genuinely funny in parts, told in a jocular style, with plenty of misadventures along the way. Anyone raised in rural Ireland, not just in the 1980s, will recognise the cast of eccentrics and misfits that Smith has assembled." - Books Ireland "Written with sufficient verve to hold the attention of the reader to the final philosophical thought." - Book View Ireland "Smith ... nails the tone immediately and with seemingly little effort ... touching, funny and compelling ... it's an endearing winner." - Unlikely Stories "Parts of the book are quite funny, and it contains a whole host of wonderful supporting characters." - Culch.ie "Lord of the Rams is a smart-assed, quirky, approachable, deranged and tight autobiography, full of ill-advised antics." - The Boogle

About the Author

Ronan Smith is a webmaster and editor with over 11 years' experience in managing large-scale corporate web projects.

He has lived in Cavan, Waterford and Dublin, has travelled extensively, is a former Beatbox Winner (1993) and was the first man to climb Island Rock (Munterconnaught's highest mountain) barefooted.

Lord of the Rams is Ronan's first book and is based, with often side-splitting accuracy, on the first 25 years of his life.