Mary McAleese
Here's the Story : A Memoir Paperback Book
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The groundbreaking twoterm President of Ireland tells the stories of her lifeWhen a young Mary McAleese told a priest that she planned to become a lawyer, the priest dismissed the idea she knew no one in the law, and she was female. The reality of what she went on to achieve despite those obstacles, and despite a sectarian attack that forced her family to flee their home is even more improbable.In this luminous memoir, Mary McAleese traces that astonishing arc from the tight streets of north Belfast, to a professorship in Dublin while still in her twenties, behindthescenes work on the peace process, and two triumphant terms as President of Ireland. She writes of her encounters with prime ministers, popes and royalty with the same easy candour and intimacy with which she describes her childhood. And her account of the latest act in her remarkable career quietly pursuing a doctorate, and loudly opposing the misogyny of the Catholic Church is inspiring.Heres the Story is warm, witty, often surprising and relentlessly fascinating an extraordinarily intimate memoir by one of the most remarkable public figures of our time.A fascinating story and well worth the read Irish TimesRiveting ... A fiercely urgent reminder to the world and the Government that peace must never be sacrificed for politics Telegraph Excellent Matt Cooper, Irish Daily MailI was enthralled and absorbed by this memoir Sunday IndependentWhat an incredible life lived by an outstanding role model. I ate...
Binding: Paperback;416 pages; Publisher: TBS-Penguin Random House Wholesale; Classification: BGHA; Weight: 416 g; Dimensions: 129 x 197 x 35
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The groundbreaking twoterm President of Ireland tells the stories of her lifeWhen a young Mary McAleese told a priest that she planned to become a lawyer, the priest dismissed the idea she knew no one in the law, and she was female. The reality of what she went on to achieve despite those obstacles, and despite a sectarian attack that forced her family to flee their home is even more improbable.In this luminous memoir, Mary McAleese traces that astonishing arc from the tight streets of north Belfast, to a professorship in Dublin while still in her twenties, behindthescenes work on the peace process, and two triumphant terms as President of Ireland. She writes of her encounters with prime ministers, popes and royalty with the same easy candour and intimacy with which she describes her childhood. And her account of the latest act in her remarkable career quietly pursuing a doctorate, and loudly opposing the misogyny of the Catholic Church is inspiring.Heres the Story is warm, witty, often surprising and relentlessly fascinating an extraordinarily intimate memoir by one of the most remarkable public figures of our time.A fascinating story and well worth the read Irish TimesRiveting ... A fiercely urgent reminder to the world and the Government that peace must never be sacrificed for politics Telegraph Excellent Matt Cooper, Irish Daily MailI was enthralled and absorbed by this memoir Sunday IndependentWhat an incredible life lived by an outstanding role model. I ate...
Binding: Paperback;416 pages; Publisher: TBS-Penguin Random House Wholesale; Classification: BGHA; Weight: 416 g; Dimensions: 129 x 197 x 35
Extended returns Orders placed after 29th October 2026 can be returned until 5th January 2027
Something not quite right? You have 21 days from the day you receive it, to send something back. When you purchase Debenhams Deliver+, you will have an extra 14 days on top of our standard 21-day window to initate a return.
Please note, we cannot offer refunds on fashion face masks, cosmetics, pierced jewellery, adult toys, and swimwear or lingerie if the hygiene seal is not in place or has been broken.
Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses, and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.
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Mary McAleese
Here's the Story : A Memoir Paperback Book
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