My Father's Wake: How the Irish Teach Us to Live, Love, and Die

My Father's Wake: How the Irish Teach Us to Live, Love, and DieBy Kevin Toolis "An intimate, lyrical look at the ancient rite of the Irish wake and the Irish way of overcoming our fear of death." "Death is a whisper for most of us. Instinctively we feel we should dim the lights, pull the curtains, and speak softly. But on a remote island off the coast of Ireland's County Mayo, death has a louder voice." "Each day, along with reports of incoming Atlantic storms, the local radio runs a daily roll call of the

unfurls in lush streams of consciousness” (The New Yorker)

" - Royal Tara

rich as myth

" Along with American presidents

by Kevin Markham

but oftentimes they simply provide a hysterical tale that begs to be read aloud

The Floating Crowbar / McGlinchey's / The Almost Reel

how Fionn defeated the fire-eating dragon

inexplicably revived with a movie role playing a man who may not be who he claims

and history of animals in Ireland

These sterling silver drop earrings are made from Connemara marble

by Alice Leccese Powers (Editor)