Letters of My Life
Published on 28. April 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-7171-7907-7 (ISBN)
Description
As she turns 80, Mary O'Rourke writes a letter to 20 people, past and present, close and distant, living and deceased.
To her beloved brother, Paddy ... to the Athlone Fianna Fail Women's Group ... to Mo Mowlam ... to a young couple embracing on a bridge ... to a past professor ... to a cousin in America ...
Every letter is heartfelt, every letter offers gratitude for the difference the recipient made to Mary's life. At once universal and deeply personal, Letters of My Life is a book of consideration and appreciation, and offers an illuminating insight into one of Ireland's best-loved figures.
'This thoughtful meditation will resonate with readers of all ages.' Sunday Independent
'Mary's novel approach to reminiscing makes an interesting, lively read.' Irish Examiner
'A counting of blessings and a meditation on how the smallest things can bring the most profound pleasure ... A 20-chapter love letter straight from the heart.' The Sunday Times
'Shot through with a breezy nostalgia and an enthusiasm for the unexpected joys and daily surprises of old age.' Irish Mail on Sunday
'Candid, often moving, and offers some extremely interesting glimpses behind the political scene.' The Sunday Times
To her beloved brother, Paddy ... to the Athlone Fianna Fail Women's Group ... to Mo Mowlam ... to a young couple embracing on a bridge ... to a past professor ... to a cousin in America ...
Every letter is heartfelt, every letter offers gratitude for the difference the recipient made to Mary's life. At once universal and deeply personal, Letters of My Life is a book of consideration and appreciation, and offers an illuminating insight into one of Ireland's best-loved figures.
'This thoughtful meditation will resonate with readers of all ages.' Sunday Independent
'Mary's novel approach to reminiscing makes an interesting, lively read.' Irish Examiner
'A counting of blessings and a meditation on how the smallest things can bring the most profound pleasure ... A 20-chapter love letter straight from the heart.' The Sunday Times
'Shot through with a breezy nostalgia and an enthusiasm for the unexpected joys and daily surprises of old age.' Irish Mail on Sunday
'Candid, often moving, and offers some extremely interesting glimpses behind the political scene.' The Sunday Times
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Dublin
Ireland
Publishing group
Gill
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 213 mm
Width: 135 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
1057 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7171-7907-7 (9780717179077)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Mary O'Rourke is a former deputy leader of her party and has held a number of senior cabinet positions. She has also been leader of the Seanad and is a frequent popular guest on radio and television. Her first book, an autobiography called Just Mary,was a No. 1 bestseller.