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1 comments about From A Dirt Floor Garage In Ireland To An American Retirement.

1. "From a Dirt Floor Garage in Ireland to an American Retirement" is a light hearted page turner that keeps the reader laghing out loud every step of the way. Carrying on the tradition of an Irish story teller, this humorous novel is filled with exciting short stories that take the reader on a journey from Ireland to America. Whether you are reading the novel in your living room or on the train, you'll feel as though you are taken to a smoke filled Irish Pub where you can laugh amongs friends.

3 comments about Till My Tale Is Told: Women s Memoirs of the Gulag.

1. I think everyone should read this book. It only serves to make us realise how lucky we are and how we, especially in the West, can have nothing to complain about. The sufferings of the various women who in some cases had to fell trees in -50 degrees centigrade for 600grms of bread a day is inspirational. At some points I felt that I was ready fictional accounts as I found it hard to believe that mans inhumanity to man, or in this case, woman could be so mind numbingly awful - and for what.....truly terrifying. Exceptional read you will not be able to put it down and the strength of character of the women will stay with you long after you have finished the book.



2. Full of interesting characters, cruel soldiers, vicious fellow prisoners. The physical desolation and emotional desperation these women experienced during their respective prison sentences is unforgettable! This book should be required reading for anyone interested in modern-day tragedies.



3. This book is, without doubt, shocking, shaming, horrifying and representative of the utter degradation of the Stalin regime but equally, it is filled with courage, strength of spirit, endurance and compassion for one's fellow human beings. A collection of memoirs of women imprisoned in Stalin's purges, reading this is like having a series of intimate conversations with women caught up in something so evil and wicked it defies imagination.
   
   I found myself wondering about the Russian psyche, the nature of communism, the parameters of dictatorship and the increasing obsession today's governments have with political correctness. There are scarcely words to describe the future an ordinary, well-educated, Moscow career girl could face for telling a slight joke, having vengeful neighbours, marrying the wrong man, being the child of the wrong parents or, indeed, doing nothing wrong at all. This stuff makes Orwell's 1984 look like The Simpsons and Kafka like Harry Potter. So unjust and farcical were the bases on which these women were incarcerated in prisons and camps no different than those created by Hitler and the Nazis, that you feel the victims and, indeed, the whole of the USSR was caught up in an indescribable nightmare. Truly, I don't have words to describe how sick and devastated I felt on completing this book. Read it and weep. This truly was Armageddon.

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1 comments about Diana (Diana Princess of Wales).

1. This book is not only a personal slide show with over 150 images of the late Princess of Wales. It looks at Diana's life and her impact on other people. Using her own words and quotes from those who knew her, A Life and a Legacy presents an engaging tribute to a remarkable woman.

3 comments about Ah, Those Irish Colleens: Heroic Women of Ireland.

1. Contained within the pages of this book are the stories of thirteen legends of Irish history, all of them women. Each story comes to life, making the characters seem like real people, which of course they were.
   Folsom's book takes us from early Irish history through events in the twentieth century, providing us with a look at many of the major events that took place on the island during those years- wars, revolutions, invasions, betrayals.
   Not all the women are admirable in the deeds they performed, often being the cause of wars and great suffering. The sheer magnitude of lives lost during all these battles is astounding, whether they were full fledged wars or warfare between rival kings and chieftains. In those days women apparently were resigned to having their husbands and sons slaughtered.
   What comes out of this book is the resiliency some of these women possessed, along with bravery in the face of insurmountable odds. Others were willing to defy societal norms to accomplish what they felt strongly about.
   I absolutely loved this book. One of the best things about it is that you can read it a chapter at a time, and not feel like you have to read it straight through and lose track of what was going on. I would recommend having tissues nearby, for some of the stories are very sad.
   It certainly cleared up misconceptions I had about Irish history, just hearing bits and pieces over the years. It isn't just a history lesson, however. It is a study of character, both good and evil.
   I, for one, would certainly like to see a sequel.



2. I loved the book. Most all the women in the book show the Irish spunk. I also learned a bit of the history of Ireland. The history is a bit bloody but Im greatful that the author did not go into great detail with it. It also gave me a little understanding about their war. I would recommend this book to anyone, even the young. I am of Irish decent myself and love learning about where my ancestors came from.



3. A wonderful collection tales of the ladies of the Emerald Island from folklore and history. This is a great book to pick up and read a little bit at the time since each woman is written in a short story form.
   Those who want to enrich their learning of the women, whether real or imagined,who contributed to the building of the Irish culture will find this a fascinating read.

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