Letters of My Life
English
By (author): Mary O'Rourke
As she turns 80, Mary ORourke writes a letter to 20 people, past and present, close and distant, living and deceased.
To her beloved brother, Paddy to the Athlone Fianna Fáil Womens 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 Marys 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 Irelands best-loved figures.
This thoughtful meditation will resonate with readers of all ages. Sunday Independent
Marys 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
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