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To sum it up perfectly - "The Drennans put the fun in dysfunctional!" Excitedly making funeral arrangements for herself, Margaret was energized when she found out she was dying of cancer. It was going to be the best party of her life. To a poor Irish-Catholic woman that grew up in Toronto through The Depression and WW2 - not to mention her marriage to an Irish-Protestant man - death was nothing to be afraid of. The stunning new memoir from Sophie Drennan, A Legacy of Love, compels readers with eccentric family stories amplified by the sense of black-comedy passed down from her grandmother, Margaret. Through these stories we gain insight into the heart of the Drennan family. Set to the backdrop of daily life typical to low-income Canadians through recent history, the strength of Margaret's character is striking. This "breakout" author honestly and simply describes the duality of her grandmother's spirit as a woman systemically poor, yet one who considers herself rich in substance. Drennan's words will stay with you for weeks. The fullness in her work gives readers the feeling that they truly know her. And further, it pulls readers in with a sense of belonging to the Drennan family that will leave you wanting more.Recounting the life of Margaret Drennan as she survives hardships and shares wild family antics, A Legacy of Love shows how a strong dose of self-deprecating humour and the capacity for unconditional love are what allowed Margaret to celebrate a humble life as her greatest success imaginable.Released just in time for the holiday season, A Legacy of Love is a heartwarming story about family and what unconditional love truly means: forgiveness.