Sister Genevieve: A Courageous Woman's Triumph in Northern Ireland

by John Rae

* There is a strong market for books written by or about extraordinary Irish people as seen by the success of the bestsellers Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt (Scribner, 1996) and Are You Somebody? by Nuala O'Faolain (Holt, 1998).
* The success of Educating Esme by Esme Codell (Algonquin, 1999) and Dangerous Minds by Louanne Johnson (St. Martin's, 1995) demonstrates that stories about inspirational teachers overcoming odds in the classroom appeal to a wide audience. Its spiritual element will interest readers who made bestsellers of Reason for Hope by Jane Goodall (Warner, 1999) and Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom (Doubleday, 1997).
* Sister Genevieve was published in the U.K. in 4/01.

304 pages, Hardcover

First published April 5, 2001

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Reviews

[david gleasn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely LOVED this book !

[Badly Drawn Girl · Rating 4 out of 5]

An inspirational story about a nun who touched and inspired many. She stood firm for what she believed in and helped the children she taught deal with the violence that touched their lives daily.

[Sandi · Rating 2 out of 5]

Obviously an amazing woman. This could have been a really amazing book... unfortunately it just wasn't.

[Gabriela Francisco · Rating 3 out of 5]

She's my new hero!!

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you have any interest in the Irish conflict in N.I., this is the book for you.