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An
Irish Eye The recent years covered by this unique book have seen momentous events in Irish republicanism and in the politics of Ireland as a whole. From the IRA decision in 2005 to formally end its armed campaign and to put its arms beyond use, to the Sinn Féin decision in January 2007 to support the policing and justice system, unparalleled historic change has taken place. In An Irish Eye Gerry Adams brings his own perspective to bear on these developments. An accomplished writer as well as political leader, he describes the events in which he has played such a significant role with insight, passion and humour. He gives the reader an unrivalled insight into pivotal moments of recent Irish history, and he takes the reader behind the scenes to witness events that continue to shape Irish society today. Includes Gerry Adams’ historic appeal to the IRA and his call on Sinn Féin to support the policing and justice system. Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand Irish politics now. It is not just about the peace process; it includes observations about his visits to the Basque country, the Middle East, South Africa, and the USA. He also comments on the Celtic Tiger and other aspects of life in Ireland today; he takes a verbal poke at the establishment, and he gives us a peek at some personal and humorous episodes as well as the more serious life and death issues. President of Sinn Féin and Westminster MP for West Belfast, Gerry Adams has been a published writer since 1982. His books have won critical acclaim in many quarters and have been widely translated. His writings range from local history and reminiscence to politics and short stories, and they include the fullest and most authoritative exposition of modern Irish republicanism. October
2007, 5½ x 8½, 288 pages (Brandon) |
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Alleluia
America! From 2000 to 2004 Carole Coleman was the Washington correspondent for Ireland’s national broadcaster, RTÉ. In June 2004, on the eve of Bush’s visit to Ireland, she was given the opportunity to conduct a ten-minute interview with him. If the president's men were expecting a puff piece by a pretty colleen from the ould sod, they were wrong. With only ten minutes to ask the questions that so many people wanted answered, Coleman did not accept stock responses but rather repeatedly urged Mr. Bush to address the hard issues. She later went on a trip around the “red states,” to try to uncover the connection between old time religion and the policies and supporters of Mr. Bush, a connection that astounds and mystifies Europeans. This book starts with a one-chapter memoir of the interview, then moves on to the journal of her voyage of discovery. Poignant, amusing, and insightful, Alleluia America! is a rare outsider’s glimpse into the heart of God’s Country. “She’s my hero. Where are the Carole Colemans in the US press?...In the end, doesn’t it always take the Irish to speak up?”—Michael Moore “Carole Coleman’s Irish eye roams over a cultural landscape that includes Pope Michael of Kansas and the petroleum Club of Midland, Texas, and explains what makes George W. Bush tick and why ‘red’ America hates ‘blue’ America. Her insights will make you think again about where the country is heading.”—Tom Fenton, CBS Correspondent Carole Coleman was Washington Correspondent for RTÉ from 2000 to 2004, and lives now in the Washington area.
2006, 6 x 9, 220 pages (Liffey) You
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Northern
Protestants First published in 2000, Northern Protestants is widely recognized as a ground-breaking book. This updated edition covers events since 2000. “Elegantly written, comprehensive and illuminating portrait of Ireland’s Ulster unionist community at the turn of the twenty-first century.”—Sunday Business Post “The problem that I had with this book was that it was true and frightening and painful.”—David Ervine, BBC Susan McKay has won several major awards, including Print Journalist of the Year in the ESB national media awards (2000) and the Amnesty awards (2001). 2006,
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