It's A Long Way From Penny Apples: The inspiring classic memoir of grit, courage and finding happiness Cullen, Bill Summary Born and bred in the inner city slums of Summerhill in Dublin, Bill Cullen was one of 14 children. Born and bred in the inner city slums of Summerhill in Dublin, Bill Cullen was one of 14 children. A street seller from the age of six, Bill left school at 13 to make a living. Getting a job in a Ford car dealership, he progressed to eventually head a company with a turnover of over 250 million. Originally published: Cork: Mercier, 2001. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 480 pages · Paperback By Cullen, Bill Details ISBN: 9780340826539 Author: Cullen, Bill Format: Paperback Pages: 480 Language: English Publication date: 7 July 2003 Condition: Used – Very Good About the authors Cullen, Bill and Bill Cullen More about this book Reviews A very warm, funny, affectionate tale of growing up in Dublin in the 50s and 60s - a true-life rags to riches with all the appeal of a family saga.