Niall and Christine left their careers in New York City for a simpler, more authentic life in a cottage outside the tiny village of Kilmihil in County Clare.
"Their tale is a delightful romance."-The New York Times Book Review
Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating: Summary: O Come Ye Back to Ireland Comment: For anyone who loves Ireland, whether having been there or not, this is an excellent book. The style of writing is friendly and easy to read with a rhythm that brings one in. Details paint the picture of their life so clearly that one feels to be there with them experiencing their ups and downs alongside. This book truly gave me an idea different from that of what I had about the difficulty and harshness is the life of those who farm on the west of Ireland. But I doubt the joy, camaraderie and closeness of those who make it is often matched anywhere else.
Reading the first book made me long for more of the same so I purchased their next book. And then, having given my copies to a fellow traveler, had to buy another of each so I could reread and keep them, but only for loaning out now! Customer Rating: Summary: Interesting AND Charming! Comment: Easy read, entertaining and educated me about what County Clare was like a few decades ago. Took place in the area my grandmother came from so was especially interesting to me. On a recent trip to Ireland, I met one of the authors, Christine Breen. She gave us a tour of Kiltumper Cottage which was center stage of the story. Fascinating lady. And such a treat to see the cottage I read about! Highly recommend this book!! Customer Rating: Summary: Irish Paperback Comment: This book was interesting as I am married to an Irish woman and we travel to Ireland often. The descriptions of everyday life in Ireland are grand and are usually explained as compared to life in the states. It's not a very humourous book, but worth resding if you long for Ireland. Customer Rating: Summary: I had to buy all four! Comment: Before I knew it, I was done with this book and on-line ordering all three of Niall Williams' next books. Rather than just another quaint book about "the Irish", this book weaves a funny and entertaining story of two Americans trying to fit-in in rural west Ireland. From learning the customs to waiting to get a party-line phone, there was a smile on every page. Customer Rating: Summary: Decent story of western Ireland Comment: I am planning a trip to Ireland and always enjoy reading some books set in the place I am visiting. This story of a couple who moves to Ireland definitely gave a feel for the place. Both the material poverty but social richness.
