''Memoir'' (published in North America as ''All Will Be Well'') is an autobiographical account of the childhood of Irish writer

John McGahern John McGahern (12 November 1934 – 30 March 2006) was an Irish writer and novelist. Known for the detailed dissection of Irish life found in works such as '' The Barracks'', '' The Dark'' and '' Amongst Women'', he was hailed by ''The Ob ...

. It was published in 2005, and the writer died in 2006. It recalls, amongst other things, his formative years in

County Leitrim County Leitrim ( ; ) is a Counties of Ireland, county in Republic of Ireland, Ireland. It is in the Provinces of Ireland, province of Connacht and is part of the Northern and Western Region. It is named after the village of Leitrim, County Leitr ...

, Ireland, the death of his beloved mother, Susan, and his relationship with his dark and enigmatic father. Themes from his childhood experiences run throughout his canon of fiction.

Editions

* * 2005 non-fiction books Irish memoirs Literary memoirs Works by John McGahern Faber & Faber books {{memoir-stub