Dead End Children: The Autobiography of an Irish Fireman is a powerful work by Irish writer Patrick McGill that depicts the explosive era and the difficult life circumstances of helpless workers. The autobiographical story of the main character reveals to the reader the ruthless reality of the life of a people who are ready to work and sacrifice to provide for their family. Patrick McGill masterfully uses the word to convey to us the emotions, pain and sorrow of ordinary people. This book is an elegant masterpiece of literature that will leave a mark in the heart of everyone who sets their eyes on it.