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January 05, 2017 Emer O'Toole rated it really liked it

Mahoney'southward gifts for both acute observation and captivating prose make this an entertaining and thought-provoking reflection - through Irish-American eyes - of Ireland in the early '90s.

This is also an unethical book, in which the author lies to vulnerable groups of people to gain their trust, and so betrays that trust by painting unnecessarily fell portraits.

Mahoney doesn't always take her facts directly when it comes to bug like Irish gaelic abortion laws/history, and she has nil self-awareness (at

Mahoney'southward gifts for both acute observation and captivating prose make this an entertaining and thought-provoking reflection - through Irish gaelic-American eyes - of Republic of ireland in the early '90s.

This is also an unethical book, in which the author lies to vulnerable groups of people to gain their trust, then betrays that trust past painting unnecessarily cruel portraits.

Mahoney doesn't always have her facts straight when it comes to issues like Irish ballgame laws/history, and she has zippo cocky-sensation (at one point she claims that Southern Irish gaelic people in the '90s never talk about The Troubles, with absolutely no sense that p'raps they just don't talk about them in forepart of the yank). All the same, this is a very enjoyable account of Republic of ireland at a pivotal moment in its cultural transformation. Information technology'southward maybe most valuable as an indicator of Irish gaelic-American attitudes towards the circuitous realities of Ireland - attitudes which, I have found during my time living in Northward America, tin be cornball yet supercilious, proud of the past however derogatory towards the nowadays.

Mahoney is a very accomplished writer of literary not-fiction, and my 4 star review reflects this. She is also someone by whom - I take it on practiced dominance - many people represented in her book feel deeply wronged. And they have crusade to be. And then read her sharp, incisive book, simply never, ever buy her a pint.

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October 25, 2007 Cheri Howard rated it really liked it

A heartbreaking book detailing women's roles in Irish club, including an intimate telling of the struggles with abortion, homosexuality, and marriage. The book is mostly objective, although the author is American of Irish gaelic descent and does at times speak of her own ties to the culture, both emotionally and physically. Intelligent and thoughtful, the volume sheds lite on the dark side of Irish civilisation that is relevant even today - the same battles are being fought by women over a decade afterwards th A heartbreaking book detailing women's roles in Irish social club, including an intimate telling of the struggles with ballgame, homosexuality, and marriage. The volume is mostly objective, although the author is American of Irish descent and does at times speak of her own ties to the culture, both emotionally and physically. Intelligent and thoughtful, the book sheds low-cal on the dark side of Irish culture that is relevant even today - the same battles are beingness fought by women over a decade after the book was written. ...more

April 15, 2010 Holli rated it actually liked information technology

A keen biography of the women of Ireland, from lesbians and poets to the president (Mary Robinson) and nuns. This book tells a fantastic herstory of Irish women, in an excellent and descriptive writing style.

October xiii, 2019 Stephanie Chen rated it really liked it

Very cute, lucid writing. I was very touched by the interactions with regular Irish gaelic people in both the city and the country, each free to simply say what they want. Those conversations were very intimate and brand y'all feel like your new all-time friend has decided to tell you her secrets. Equally with whatever volume that talks virtually politics, one should always be conscious of the biases and omissions. But I loved Rosemary's frankness and honesty almost her self and her personality and views. Very beautiful, lucid writing. I was very touched by the interactions with regular Irish people in both the metropolis and the land, each gratuitous to simply say what they want. Those conversations were very intimate and make you feel like your new best friend has decided to tell you her secrets. Equally with any book that talks about politics, i should always be conscious of the biases and omissions. But I loved Rosemary's frankness and honesty well-nigh her cocky and her personality and views. ...more

Feb 07, 2010 Liz rated information technology actually liked information technology

Corking topic and wonderful voice. Very insightful; Ireland on the brink of feminism. Or at least Ireland on the brink of recognizing women every bit something other than mothers of men.

Jun 22, 2007 Ellen Sheehan rated it did not similar information technology

i actually liked this when i offset read it -- i was 20 and had not yet been to ireland -- reread years later only to make up one's mind rosemary mahoney was a total snot.

May 23, 2008 Padraic rated it it was amazing

One of the start volleys in the Irish culture wars of the 1990s to make it to America. May never again take the same impact (i.east. worth re-reading? doubt information technology), but important still.

A fascinating account of the people Mahoney met in Ireland and Irish culture. Usually writers are told to evoke character through action, but Mahoney's very detailed descriptions of how people talk and gesture and dress themselves are wonderful. Either the Irish are so distinctly expressive that every character description becomes a world made of 1 individual, or Mahoney's talent for description is phenomenal. (I think both combine, in this book.) My favorite parts business organization the world of a villa A fascinating business relationship of the people Mahoney met in Ireland and Irish culture. Normally writers are told to evoke graphic symbol through action, but Mahoney'south very detailed descriptions of how people talk and gesture and dress themselves are wonderful. Either the Irish are so distinctly expressive that every character description becomes a world made of 1 private, or Mahoney'southward talent for clarification is phenomenal. (I think both combine, in this volume.) My favorite parts concern the world of a hamlet pub near the spooky castle in which Mahoney lived, and the rare visits of local people dismayed and awed by that spookiness. Since the book was written 20 years ago, I looked for Mahoney'south possible updates about the status of women, which has changed considerably, but found nada. Her principal focus is Irish women, though she detailed a number of men she met as well and in doing then softened my poor stance of the men and their senseless hegemony over women. (Domestically, in person, the women she talked with were potent characters but had and then infuriatingly little political power.) There is also a chapter devoted to the trouble of existence gay and in the closet -- how that often meant joining a convent since the typical Irish adult female's life would be absolute hell for a lesbian. Which brings usa to the last and most of import signal this book makes: The Catholic Church and it's horrible role every bit oppressor of women, and men too, just especially women, equally exemplified with a story well-nigh one woman's deceased mother, who went to confession to say (later eleven children) that she felt guilty for not wanting to have sex with her hubby. The priest responded by "roaring" at her to get out of the confessional and become do what she was created to do, submit to her husband and bear however many children resulted. I exercise promise no Irishwoman has to live with such oppression e'er again, and that other women throughout the globe are eventually spared this horribly oppressive patriarchal fate. ...more

Sep 06, 2020 J rated it it was astonishing

Even if you don't concur with it, the writing is beautiful and highly readable. Even if you don't agree with information technology, the writing is cute and highly readable. ...more than

Feb 24, 2012 Jessica marked it as to-read

Oasis't read this still, merely spent some time in Ireland last yr and found out about it through a local pub possessor (who too happened to serve the nigh amazing Thai food my tastebuds have ever been lucky plenty to run across). Apparently, the town the pub was in was one time occupied past this author, and, like some of you lot have already pointed out, she's regarded as quite the snob for having inhabited the area, intertwined herself with the locals (and their scandals), and then produced a book that criminate Haven't read this yet, only spent some time in Ireland last yr and constitute out most it through a local pub possessor (who also happened to serve the most amazing Thai food my tastebuds have ever been lucky enough to run into). Apparently, the boondocks the pub was in was in one case occupied by this writer, and, like some of y'all have already pointed out, she'southward regarded as quite the snob for having inhabited the area, intertwined herself with the locals (and their scandals), so produced a book that allegedly exposes all their diplomacy and craziness (once more, I haven't read the volume yet, I'm only going off of what the pub owner said, and so if I'thou wrong I repent). It's common knowledge that her little expose chronicles the lives of (or, rather, the time she spent with) particular women in the town . Needless to say, she isn't very popular amongst the people of the town, and information technology's still a sore subject with those who establish themselves included in her volume.

I'm still interested in reading it! - even if the only result is me agreeing with the locals that she'southward an ass haha.

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Oct 23, 2013 Gloria Getty rated information technology information technology was amazing

Loved this book. Neat mix of autobiography, biography, travel, journalism and fiction threaded throughout with kickoff-rate description and so bright and at times then exquisitely lyrical that I gasp to think how magically such beauty can coexist with the many humorous absurdities that leaven the stories.
As usual I am stumped to see anyone giving 1 star to a book I really beloved. Oh well
She was interviewed before a alive audition on The Next Chapter. A couple of points I recall worth repeating here:
The due south Loved this book. Neat mix of autobiography, biography, travel, journalism and fiction threaded throughout with first-rate clarification so vivid and at times then exquisitely lyrical that I gasp to retrieve how magically such beauty tin can coexist with the many humorous absurdities that leaven the stories.
As usual I am stumped to see anyone giving one star to a book I really beloved. Oh well
She was interviewed before a live audition on The Adjacent Chapter. A couple of points I call back worth repeating here:
The way of writing is "friendly" somehow readers experience similar RM is an old pal. And that sense of intimate acquaintance was only enhanced in person, despite the huge group of people.
And the host--Sheila Rogers I think --noted that anyone who has e'er longed to stay in a castle need but read this book wherein that experience is so powerfully conjured. Exactly!
Though I still want to stay in a castle all the same. ...more

Whoredom in Kimmage sounds similar a Harlequin romance title simply is directly the contrary. Rosemary Mahoney, the author, visited Ireland (The Irish Republic, that is) during 1991-2, living lone in an onetime castle and getting to know her Irish gaelic roots. Her insights into the plight of women in Catholic Republic of ireland at that time suggest a backward church non allowing women to live their lives. This is an excellent book about real people and issues. (non-fiction)

Aug 08, 2008 Linda rated information technology liked it

I enjoyed the volume. I did feel that the portrayal was somewhat dated and, especially regarding the small town pub, a somewhat stereotypical narrow focus on the Irish grapheme, but what tin I say, I've never been to Ireland, and the writer may be entirely correct. Having said that, I thought Rosemary Mahoney's look at Ireland in the 1990's an interesting read. I enjoyed the book. I did experience that the portrayal was somewhat dated and, especially regarding the small town pub, a somewhat stereotypical narrow focus on the Irish character, just what can I say, I've never been to Ireland, and the author may exist entirely correct. Having said that, I thought Rosemary Mahoney's await at Republic of ireland in the 1990's an interesting read. ...more

This is a great snapshot of what information technology was like in Republic of ireland in the early 1990s. Thoughtful, thought provoking and a bear on distressing for the wonder of Ireland's women nether the patriarchal heel of men and the Catholic Church building. This is a swell snapshot of what it was like in Ireland in the early 1990s. Thoughtful, thought provoking and a touch sad for the wonder of Ireland's women nether the patriarchal heel of men and the Cosmic Church. ...more

Sep 25, 2007 Jenny rated it really liked information technology

Highly recommended for those who dear the Emerald Isle and the characters who inhabit it.

Jul xv, 2007 David rated it really liked it

Although peradventure a lilliputian dated by now, I idea this was a highly perceptive take on the role of women in Irish lodge when it first appeared in the early to mid-90'due south. Although mayhap a little dated by at present, I thought this was a highly perceptive take on the role of women in Irish society when it outset appeared in the early to mid-ninety's. ...more

Sep 01, 2007 Clif rated it liked information technology

This book focuses on Ireland and the travels of the author, only cannot assist merely irradiate the role of women in general with a brutally honest glow

Feb 06, 2008 Sharon rated it really liked it

Rosemary Mahoney is a great writer - this was an interest report of adult female in Ireland.

May 09, 2011 Judy rated information technology it was amazing

Really nice book with narrative menses near women in Ireland. I've made several friends read information technology! Actually overnice book with narrative flow almost women in Republic of ireland. I've fabricated several friends read it! ...more

Jul 25, 2008 Anastasia rated it did not like information technology

Half of the chapters I read weren't even about women and seemed to have no betoken at all. I couldn't finish information technology. Half of the capacity I read weren't even near women and seemed to have no point at all. I couldn't stop it. ...more than

Sep 23, 2009 Karla rated it did not similar it

Recommended to Karla by: book club

BORING! Drunk Irish in pubs.

I personally didn't like the foul language in the beginning of the book, nonetheless story was very interesting. I am glad I read it. I personally didn't like the foul language in the beginning of the volume, however story was very interesting. I am glad I read information technology. ...more

This popped up as recommended to me on GR and I realized I read it a million years ago as 1 of the texts for my MA thesis.

Rosemary Mahoney (born January 28, 1961 Boston) is an American not-fiction author.

She grew upward in Milton, Massachusetts, andgraduated from St. Paul's School (Hold, New Hampshire). She worked briefly for Lillian Hellman.

She has attended Yaddo.

She has written for numerous publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post Book World, The New York Times Book Review, Elle, National G

Rosemary Mahoney (built-in Jan 28, 1961 Boston) is an American non-fiction writer.

She grew up in Milton, Massachusetts, andgraduated from St. Paul's Schoolhouse (Agree, New Hampshire). She worked briefly for Lillian Hellman.

She has attended Yaddo.

She has written for numerous publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Mail Book World, The New York Times Book Review, Elle, National Geographic Traveler, O Magazine, and the New York Times Magazine.

The Early Arrival of Dreams: A Yr in Red china was a New York Times Notable Book in 1990, and Whoredom in Kimmage: The World of Irish Women, was a New York Times Notable volume and National Book Critics Circumvolve Award finalist in 1994, British author January Morris listed her 2007 Down the Nile: Lone in a Fisherman's Skiff, as i of the 86 best travel books of all fourth dimension.

Source: Wikipedia.

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