This is a real life story, an autobiographical account of the incredible hardship of being born into the poorest of families and a life in the working class quarters of turn of the century Glasgow. It narrates in fine detail the struggles of Tommy as a child, then his life with Chrissie, as they triumph over the extreme poverty and grieve the loss of a daughter. In later years due to their business acumen they are able to provide support to the community and those less fortunate than thems...