Wise Irish Women: A Journey of Love, Loyalty, and Friendship to Inspire the Irish Spirit

by Patricia Connorton Kagerer, Laura Prendergast Gordon, Primary Sources (Editor)

This collection of interviews with exceptional women from the Emerald Isle “will make you laugh, and cry, and think, and love” (Mary Higgins Clark, international bestselling mystery author).   Open the door to the legends of successful, inspirational women with one common thread—a heartwarming connection to Ireland. Each story, in its own unique way, is about pursuing a dream and making a difference. Whether it’s one by the great mystery writer Mary Higgins Clark, playwright Marianne McDonald, or the authors themselves, each illuminates how these wise women have made a difference in their own corner of the world.   “What a wonderful book, again illustrating that the Irish have it all, both the tragedy that shaped their thoughts and the joy and wit to see the rainbow after every rainfall. This book is the most precious pot of gold you could ever find.”—Marianne McDonald, PhD, MRIA “Wise Irish Women embraces the essence of the Fearless Women books, illuminating women who shine in their lives and make a difference in spite of their challenges and fears.”—Mary Ann Halpin, internationally acclaimed author and photographer of the Fearless Women books

289 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 1, 2012

Reviews

[Pegge D Marjamaa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this book!

I love all things Irish and have enjoyed many great books by awesome writers, but this hands down was the best of any book yet! The women that contributed to this book were so spot on about what their Irish mothers passed down to them. Sharing how they took what was passed down to them and turned it into some very inspiring conquests and was to make a living from those lessons. So much good information that one reading this book can use the same to apply to themselves. This should be taught to all young women so their road to adulthood could help them take the information and apply it to there future. There is nothing so great as choosing a career that brings you not only financial security but one that you love so much it is not so much work as it is enjoyable. I know this thru my own experience, I was one of five of the first women in the state I loved in to graduated in carpentry. A job that made me secure with out having to rely on any one to take care of myself and two children after a bad divorce. A job that never felt like work but one I looked forward to well into my seventies. I still do some for myself and for gifts to loved ones. Though not big projects but woodworking as a hobby I still love to do it. Thank you all for a great and inspiring readers. Pegge

[Steve · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am learning Irish tunes on the fiddle recently and have been moved to read Connorton Kagerer’s books.
Oh she and her amazing cousin Prendergast Gordon can write!
Why is it that every time I pick up this book (I keep it close by for inspiration) I read one of their masterful chapters or even a page or two and am inspired to pick up my Irish fiddle and practice and play along as I read. You have got to experience what I am; please read this do we can discuss!

Steve Yellen
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[Jean · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the last gift my Mom gave to me before she passed away. Wonderful stories, so uplifting. I will certainly re-read these stories to stay close to my Mom and my Irish roots.

[Selene Clare · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reads on being a survivor ! Persevering and keeping the faith ❤️