For eight weeks in 1945, as Berlin fell to the Russian army, a young woman kept a daily record of life in her apartment building and among its residents. The anonymous author depicts her fellow … [Read more...] about A Woman in Berlin introduced by Antony Beevor
Autobiography
Commando Joe by Joe Fournier
Lt. Joseph Fournier would not be considered a particularly formidable man by today's standards. Yet at five feet eleven inches and 161lbs, he was often described as a large, strong man, more likely … [Read more...] about Commando Joe by Joe Fournier
Abuse of Power by Frank Short
A disturbing account of the abuse of power by Gardai in Co. Donegal resulting in the jailing of an entirely innocent man. As Mr Justice Adrian Hardiman said 'the worst known oppression of a citizen … [Read more...] about Abuse of Power by Frank Short
Unhinged by Omarosa Manigault Newman
Few have been a member of Donald Trump’s inner orbit longer than Omarosa Manigault Newman. Their relationship has spanned fifteen years—through four television shows, a presidential campaign, and a … [Read more...] about Unhinged by Omarosa Manigault Newman
Cast a Cold Eye by Michael B Yeats
This is a very readable autobiography. In the book Michael Yeats provides an intimate portrait of his childhood life and especially his relationship with his father, W.B. Yeats, and then his … [Read more...] about Cast a Cold Eye by Michael B Yeats
Second Start by Bobby Beasley
This is the autobiography of the famous jockey who beat the toughest odds of all. Bobby Beasley won all the major national hunt races during his racing career. During this time he led a tumultuous … [Read more...] about Second Start by Bobby Beasley
Robert Ballagh – a reluctant memoir
Making his name as a Pop artist in the late 1960s and 70s, Robert Ballagh quickly achieved an international reputation. With little formal artistic training, he triumphed in his field despite often … [Read more...] about Robert Ballagh – a reluctant memoir
Letters to a Young Poet
Born in 1875, the great German lyric poet Rainer Maria Rilke published his first collection of poems in 1898 and went on to become renowned for his delicate depiction of the workings of the human … [Read more...] about Letters to a Young Poet
Who’s Sorry Now by P J Taylor
P. J. takes you through the next seven years. His short four month spell at St John the Baptist School, where his love for sports was not matched by his ability to play. His first job as a … [Read more...] about Who’s Sorry Now by P J Taylor
Conduct Unbecoming
Conduct Unbecoming is a landmark political memoir from one of Ireland’s most outspoken and respected public figures, Desmond O’Malley. Born in Limerick in 1939, Desmond O’Malley went on to become … [Read more...] about Conduct Unbecoming