Silver Linings: Travels Around Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is not your typical travel destination, but it  does have a lot to offer, as the author of this amiable book  points out. Newspaper reporter Fletcher (Almost Heaven: Travels  Through the Backwoods of America) spent two years traveling  around the country and getting a feel for its land and people.  What he discovered right away was that almost all of the people  he met, even the extremists, were friendly, honest, and  talkative. This gave him (and he in turn gives readers) some  insight into the politics and everyday life of Northern Ireland.  This is a compelling portrayal of the gorgeous landscape, the  sad history, and the warm and enduring people of the country.  Fletcher's writing is straightforward and laden with fascinating  facts about the cities and sites that he visited and thoroughly  researched. Recommended for all travel collections. Kathleen  Shanahan, Kensington, MDCopyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.