Irish Pride 101 Reasons to Be Proud You're Irish

by Sonja Massie

A great historical guide for all things Irish. Contains 101 delightful essays that celebrates Ireland people, events and culture.

Genres: Nonfiction, Ireland, History

229 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

Since publication of her first novel in 1986, Sonja Massie has authored more than 60 published works, including the highly popular and critically acclaimed Savannah Reid Mysteries under the pseudonym G.A. McKevett. Sonja's novels range from Irish historicals to contemporary thrillers She also wrote the best seller Far and Away, a novel based on Ron Howard's movie, starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman.

Having lived in Los Angeles, Toronto, and County Kerry, Ireland, she now resides in New York with her husband.

Reviews

[Jesse Flood · Rating 5 out of 5]

As an American of Irish heritage, I found this book to be a great history of Irishmen and by extension of a rib, Irishwoman of the past. All their works in music, politics, engineering, religion and writing. A great book for anyone.

[PsychoSchematics · Rating 3 out of 5]

Here are 100 reasons why - if you've a drop of Irish blood in your veins - you can certainly be proud of your heritage!
Through bardic poets, the Irish have kept the tradition of storytelling and the accurate recording of history alive over the centuries.

A few reasons included in this book for Irish pride: James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, Brehon Law, the Wee Folk, Guinness, Hedgegrow schools, the "twinkle" of Irish eyes, rugby, the gift of blarney, Trinity College, that lilting brogue, Irish jigs, and Irish witticisms.

The study of Irish culture and tradition reveals far more than just 101 reasons to be proud... if you were lucky enough to be Irish.

Sonja Massie also wrote Far and Away, Dream Carver and Carousel.

A great book, well worth reading. Even a chapter on "U2".

[Meghan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another quick read, pick up/put down. Contains a short two-page summary of important people, events, symbols, traditions.

[Sparkie Allison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyable reading

[angela · Rating 3 out of 5]

interesting