Messi More Than A Superstar Icon Books I'm struck by reading messi, more than a superstar at how much Luca Caioli wants to portray Lionel Messi as an ordinary person. A person with an amazing talent that has just stumbled across this life of fame and (ahem...) non payment of taxes. His first coach has … Continue reading Messi – More Than A Superstar
Book of the week – The Devil and Mr Casement
The devil and mr casement Jordan Goldman Verso books Previously i reviewed King Leopold's ghost, a book loaned to me by a union activist. On return of that I was given a different but similar missive, the devil and mr casement. While King Leopold's was about the Congo and the suffering imposed on its population … Continue reading Book of the week – The Devil and Mr Casement
Book of the week Pele – the autobiography
pele - the autobiography pocket books sport Where i live in Dublin there is a certain footballer who was lauded when Dublin won the all-ireland last year. This player had taken the championship by storm/ and won player of the year by the seasons end. We often see him in the local park, walking … Continue reading Book of the week Pele – the autobiography
Chasing The Scream
Chasing The Scream Johann Hari Bloomsbury Press http://chasingthescream.com/ As a starting point to this review I have one question. According to the lancet, What is the most harmful drug? Coincidentally shortly in the week where two people were shot and murdered in separate instances on Dublin's streets I started reading 'Chasing the scream', courtesy of El … Continue reading Chasing The Scream
What I’m Reading – Roy Foster – Vivid Faces
This is the first in a series of how many I eventually do. Rather than writing a review I will ask people to tell me what they are reading and what they like about the book. Kicking it off is Michael McCaughan telling me about Roy Foster's Vivid Faces, the Revolutionary Generation in Ireland 1890 … Continue reading What I’m Reading – Roy Foster – Vivid Faces
Book of the week – Kim Gordon, Girl In A Band
Kim Gordon Girl in a band Faber Press Wrapped in what must be the most understated title ever we get Kim Gordons autobiography. Kim was the bass player in hugely influential guitar noise band Sonic Youth. For over 30 years the band forged new ground for guitar based music. Always evolving, forever moving. In an … Continue reading Book of the week – Kim Gordon, Girl In A Band
Brian McMahon Brand New Retro
2015 BOOK OF THE YEAR Brian McMahon Brand New Retro 2015 BOOK OF THE YEAR Brian McMahon Brand New Retro It is only natural that the 1916 Rising Centenary has seen the launch of, literally, countless books, exhibitions, tours, talks, radio and TV programmes. Yet, as Niall Hope’s review of From Pogrom to Civil War: … Continue reading Brian McMahon Brand New Retro
Book of the Week – From Pogrom To Civil War
From Pogrom to civil war Tom glennon and the Belfast IRA Kieran Glennon Mercier History Available here Disclaimer, I know the author. We used to go to gigs together and we have many mutual friends. My only time seeing him this century though is at St pats football matches. For Kieran is a big … Continue reading Book of the Week – From Pogrom To Civil War
Book of the week – Words Will Break Cement
Words will break cement The passion of pussy riot Masha Gessen Granta Book www.grantabooks.com Ironically enough Masha Greens previous book to this was a look at the unlikely rise of Vladimir Putin and now in the ultimate irony she writes about a band taking on Russian Establishment. For those with short term memory loss, Pussy … Continue reading Book of the week – Words Will Break Cement
Book of the Week – GPO Garrison, Easter Week 1916
The GPO Garrison Easter Week 1916 A Biographical dictionary Jimmy wren Geography publications It is the centenary of the Easter rising this year. 100 years on from an historic event and we will continue to be plagued with books on the matter, and rightly so. Many will tell stories of what happened, some may even … Continue reading Book of the Week – GPO Garrison, Easter Week 1916