«If I was a student who could be lectured by her, I would feel beyond privileged ... I really do recommend the book.»

Jane Garvey, Off Air with Jane and Fi, Times Radio

«The remarkable story of her ascent from the trenches [of poverty] and her determination to inspire others . . . a vivid retelling of Katriona flourishing, despite her beginnings»

BBC News West Midlands

«Katriona has taken her life and turned it into a call for action. She has given us all of her in her radically honest memoir and all who read it must meet that honesty with action. Poor is a book that can change society, and we must all level up to change it with her.»

Lynn Ruane

«They should put it on the leaving cert . . . an extraordinary book»

Brendan O'Connor, RTÉ Radio One

«Absolutely brilliant. I cannot recommend it highly enough. It is, as far as I'm concerned, the book of the year!»

Pat Kenny, Newstalk

«A fascinating story of overcoming great adversity, so well told»

Matt Cooper, Today FM

«Just finished this brilliant book ... it strikes at the heart of the damage we as a society are doing to children living in poverty.»

June Shannon, Twitter

«One of the best books I have ever read about the complexities of poverty . . . one of the most remarkable people you will ever meet»

Guardian

«[A] story for the unheard and unseen that is fearless, funny and searingly honest»

Adil Ray OBE

«Raw and remarkable»

Irish Independent

«A book of empowerment and hope»

Patricia Scanlan

«An important contribution to our understanding of poverty and its impact»

Business Post

«I read [Poor] in one sitting I found it so compelling. An amazing story . . . moving, uplifting, brave, heroic»

Nuala McGovern, Woman's Hour, BBC

«Moving, funny, brave and original - just like the author . . . absolutely incredible»

Róisín Ingle, Irish Times Women's Podcast

«Phenomenal»

Louise O'Neill