Memoir of Kildare resident Frank Owens explores his extraordinary life
“To Be Frank” charts Clane resident, Frank Owen’s amazing life shaped by music, fashion and chance encounters
A book launch of a different kind takes place at Manzor’s of Clane on Thursday, June 4. A good turnout is expected and all are welcome to drop in at 8pm. The book is about Roscommon native and Clane resident, Frank Owens.
Essentially a memoir of his eclectic life, from rural Ireland beginnings to being a component in the fashion game from Europe to Asia, it is written by Andrew Watson.
The publication is full of stories within the fashion and music world, with many facinating stories for the average music lover to get into. Book launches have also been lined up in Roscommon, Sligo, Leitrim, Ballinasloe and The Cobblestone in Dublin.
From Creaghnakirka to Canton, China, “To Be Frank” charts an extraordinary life shaped by music, fashion and chance encounters.
Raised on a small Roscommon farm, Frank Owens went on to perform in some of the world's brightest cities and work in the fast-paced world of fashion, helping behind the scenes at Miss World contests across the globe. Filled with laughs, songs and moments of heartbreak, this memoir is told through stories of family, friendship and a life that refused to stay in one place.
The author described the process of writing his first book on his Facebook page.
"Been a while in the making, but delighted to say I've finished writing my book. This is the first I've written, so coming into the whole process blind was an enlightening experience to say the least. I learned a lot about myself, and of course about Mr Frank Owens throughout. I'm glad it's finished, I'm sad it's finished, and I'm excited for people to read about such a beautifully chaotic life,” he said.
“This has been such a great journey so please share with friends and family to try make the launches just as memorable.”