Eyewitness to War & Peace: A Memoir

by Eamonn Mallie

In this gripping memoir, Eamonn Mallie takes us on an extraordinary journey through his life as a journalist in Northern Ireland. From the frontlines of the Troubles to the corridors of power, Mallie’s fearless reporting and unrelenting pursuit of the truth have made him a legendary figure in Irish journalism.

Having gained unparalleled access to key players, Mallie shares his reflections on his groundbreaking interviews with John Hume, Gerry Adams, Margaret Thatcher, Ian Paisley, Bill Clinton, Tony Blair and a host of other influential figures involved in the peace process.

From adrenaline-fuelled moments on the ground to frank conversations with political heavyweights, Eyewitness to War and Peace is a captivating read that sheds new light on the challenges and triumphs of navigating the world of journalism in a divided society. An unflinching testament to the power of investigative reporting and the enduring pursuit of peace, this is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Northern Ireland’s troubled past and its hopeful future.

Genres: Nonfiction

272 pages, Paperback

Published April 1, 2024

Reviews

[Victoria Johnston · Rating 5 out of 5]

A brilliant memoir of both journalistic merit and historical merit. Maillie is one of Northern Ireland’s finest journalists and this book is certainly one of the more engaging memoirs from a journalist and an excellent history of NI too.

[Senioreuge · Rating 2 out of 5]

This did not grab my attention for prolong periods, it followed the usual "I" path of memories without any real depth. At times he seemed almost churlish. I came to this book expecting a lot more insight given his work on the Paisleys but he seemed to skim over all of Paisleys years of rant and sectarian rabble rousing hatred, allowing an opportunity to slip by.

[James Jandelli · Rating 1 out of 5]

not my cup of tea

Read something by Richard O’Rawe or listen to Kneecap. Funny how his analysis of republicanism and the IRA fail to mention any British agents collecting pensions for killing and torturing people.

[Martin Butcher · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is a good book and an important one to read if you want to know what happened and who done what during the troubles and the pace process in Northern Ireland

[Killian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Engaging read about the author's life which doubles as a history of the troubles in the North of Ireland

[Kevin · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great insight into Eamonn's colourful and challenging life, as covering the troubles in Northern Ireland was no easy task and staying neutral in a place with two fierce opponents is one that Eamonn managed to balance throughout his career. It's also a very personal book for me as Eamonn writes beautifully about my uncle Peter. Great work.