Review: An American looks for healing in a ravaged land
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 7, 2014
This is the story of a scarred and confused woman who is looking for healing by going to a land that has faced war and tumult for years. The author writes in a clever and personable way, mixing the mystery of her life with the mystery of northern Ireland, making humorous comments regarding dialects and ways of life, and throwing in the divisive topics of politics and religion as well. In the end, it seems that as Ireland continues on its way to recovery and healing, so is the author, having left the last angry parts of her behind in the past.Overall, this is a good book, being well-written, interesting, and adventurous indeed. Many thought-provoking rambles are thrown in here and there, from informational paragraphs about Ireland to interviews and discussions with the locals to understand their points of view. Depending on one's interests, some of the political information can become a drag and the author's tendency to emphasize certain religious differences even after the locals are letting it go can become annoying, but that is only personal preference. This book is best suited as a read for those who love Ireland or wish to know more about its history up to and through the Good Friday Peace Agreement.I received a free download of this book in exchange for an honest review.