{"product_id":"unsettled-truths-ellis-hardy-9798251904154","title":"Unsettled Truths: The Irish Travellers Beyond the Myths","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor centuries, the Irish Travelling community has lived alongside settled society in Britain and Ireland-yet few communities are as widely discussed and as poorly understood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOften portrayed through stereotypes, headlines, and sensational television, Travellers are frequently reduced to myths that obscure a far deeper and more complex reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cb\u003eUnsettled Truths\u003c\/b\u003e, Christopher McKellar and co-author Mr E. Hardy present a powerful and honest exploration of one of the oldest minority communities in these islands. Drawing on historical research, lived cultural knowledge, and social insight, this book challenges the narratives that have shaped public perception for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside these pages, readers will discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe true \u003cb\u003ehistory and origins of Irish Travellers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe powerful role of \u003cb\u003efamily, honour, and tradition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe realities behind \u003cb\u003ecrime, stereotypes, and media myths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe deep influence of \u003cb\u003efaith, culture, and moral codes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe struggles surrounding \u003cb\u003eeducation, housing, and discrimination\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe voices of a \u003cb\u003enew generation of young Travellers shaping the future\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not a romanticised portrait, nor is it a hostile exposé.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstead, \u003cb\u003eUnsettled Truths\u003c\/b\u003e presents the good, the bad, and the complicated truths of a community that has survived centuries of misunderstanding while maintaining a powerful cultural identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHonest, balanced, and deeply human, this book invites readers to look beyond the headlines and discover the real story of Irish Travellers-one built on resilience, tradition, and the enduring search for dignity and belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone seeking to understand the history, culture, and future of the Irish Travelling community, this book offers an essential and thought-provoking perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ellis Hardy,Christopher McKellar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798251904154\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/13\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 184\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.56lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.39d","brand":"Ellis Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48874599088383,"sku":"9798251904154","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/unsettled-truths-ellis-hardy-9798251904154","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}