Description The recent years covered by this unique book have seen momentous events in Irish republicanism and in the politics of Ireland as a whole. From the IRA decision in 2005 to formally end its armed campaign and to put its arms beyond use to the Sinn Féin decision in January 2007 to support the policing and justice system, unparalleled historic change has taken place.
In An Irish Eye Gerry Adams brings his own perspective to bear on these developments. An accomplished writer as well as political leader, he describes the events, in which he has played such a significant role, with insight, passion and humour. He gives the reader an unrivalled insight into pivotal moments of our recent history, and he takes the reader behind the scenes to witness events that continue to shape Irish society today.
Includes Gerry Adams’ historic appeal to the IRA
Includes his call on Sinn Féin to support the policing and justice system
Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand Irish politics now
It is not just about the peace process, including observations about visits to the Basque country, the Middle East, South Africa and the USA. He also comments on the Celtic Tiger and other aspects of life in Ireland today; he takes a verbal poke at the establishment, and he give us a peek at some personal and humorous episodes as well as the more serious life and death issues.
Author President of Sinn Féin and Westminster MP for West Belfast, Gerry Adams has been a published writer since 1982. His books have won critical acclaim in many quarters and have been widely translated. His writings range from local history and reminiscence to politics and short stories, and they include the fullest and most authoritative exposition of modern Irish republicanism.
A unique insight into recent Irish politics, this new book covers the crucial period between mid-1997 and the end of 2000. Consisting of selected articles from his regular column in the New York newspaper, The Irish Voice, these writings provide not only a revealing chronicle of the peace process but also an insight into his private life, and some surprisingly light and humorous moments.
"The importance of this collection from one of the foremost revolutionary figures of the late 20th century becomes immediately evident . . . And, as these articles show, he is a thinker of considerable stature . . . An Irish Voice is a good read. For the humour as much as the philosophy or the politics." Tim Pat Coogan, The Irish Times
Cage Eleven is Gerry Adams' account — sometimes passionate, often humorous — of life in Long Kesh prison and, above all, of his fellow prisoners.
"When the work of most of the participants in literature's yearly orgy of hype and hysteria has been consigned to history, Adams's slim volume will be alive and well." Sunday Press
“Whatever you think about the Sinn Fein leader, he has an extraordinary story to tell. Hope and History, his latest book, is a fascinating account of his journey through the peace process....” Daily Mirror
"The warmth of Adams's writing comes from the affection of a man for the remembered things of his past...The Street demonstrates that Adams can write well." Times Literary Supplement
"A definitive history of the Irish struggles of the 1970s, from the nationalist point of view. Adams, a fine writer, presents a straightforward, unapologetic memoir." Publisher's Weekly
