A thoughtful biography about the charismatic lawyer and voice of the common people of Ireland, mostly Catholics, who had been displaced by the English and Scottish in the time of Cromwell and had … [Read more...] about King of the Beggars by Seán O’Faoláin
Biography
Robbery Under Law by Evelyn Waugh
Waugh ventured briefly into Mexico in 1939 to write about life there under the Leftist government of President Lázaro Cárdenas. The recent expropriation of British and American owned oil companies, … [Read more...] about Robbery Under Law by Evelyn Waugh
Searching for John Ford
'Joseph McBride's book has the sweep, passion, complexity and tragic grandeur of a great John Ford film - it should be compulsory reading.' Martin Scorsese John Ford's many classic movies - among … [Read more...] about Searching for John Ford
The Secret Life of Uri Geller – CIA Masterspy?
Regardless of where the truth lies, Uri Geller is one of the most fascinating people of all time and has created a great debate. THE SECRET LIFE OF URI GELLER is such a great book and really … [Read more...] about The Secret Life of Uri Geller – CIA Masterspy?
Ger McKenna on Greyhounds
John Martin has written the definitive biography of Ireland's foremost greyhound trainer, Ger McKenna. From his stables in Borrisokane, Co Tippearay he trained some of the finest greyhounds, to win … [Read more...] about Ger McKenna on Greyhounds
Coppola by Peter Cowie
Coppola is the biography of the great American film-maker Francis Ford Coppola. The book goes behind the camera to track the creative and financial turmoil in his productions. Peter Cowie spent over … [Read more...] about Coppola by Peter Cowie
An Unsung Hero
An Unsung Hero by Michael Smith This is the definite biography of Tom Crean - Antarctic Survivor. Crean was born in Annascaul Co Kerry. He volunteered for Polar exploration. He was one of the last … [Read more...] about An Unsung Hero
Einstein
A biography of Einstein by Banesh Hoffmann with collaboration of Helen Dukas. Dr Hoffmann captures the essence of Einstein's mind and his science. A remarkable biography of a remarkable man. … [Read more...] about Einstein
The Secret Life of J Edgar Hoover
Anthony Summers has written the definitive biography of J Edgar Hoover. The author demolishes the epic myth to reveal a racist, blackmailer and deceiver who manipulated many of the key events in … [Read more...] about The Secret Life of J Edgar Hoover
A Life in Full Richard M Nixon
A Life in Full is the M Nixon. This extensive biography was written by Conrad Black. It chats Nixon's career from his early political days in California to his downfall due to the Watergate … [Read more...] about A Life in Full Richard M Nixon