The Irish Paradox

How and Why We Are Such a Contradictory People

Nonfiction, History, Civilization, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology
Cover of the book The Irish Paradox by Sean Moncrieff, Gill Books
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Sean Moncrieff ISBN: 9780717166053
Publisher: Gill Books Publication: September 25, 2015
Imprint: Gill Books Language: English
Author: Sean Moncrieff
ISBN: 9780717166053
Publisher: Gill Books
Publication: September 25, 2015
Imprint: Gill Books
Language: English

What does it mean to be Irish?

‘We’ve been clever and stupid, principled and corrupt. We can be kind and cruel, guilty of dopey optimism and chronic fatalism. We’re friendly, but near impossible to get to know. We’re proud to be Irish but often crippled with self-loathing. We think we’re great, but not really. We find ourselves fascinating. Of course we do. We’re a paradox.’

There’s something about Irish people, about the way their minds work. But what does it mean to be Irish?

In his search for the key to the Irish psyche, Sean Moncrieff roams far and wide – from the pub to the dole queue, the laboratory to the pulpit. Packed with offbeat anecdotes, observations and intriguing detours into the murkier recesses of Irish history and culture, The Irish Paradox is a roadmap for those struggling to make sense of a country defined as much by its contradictions as its sense of community.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

What does it mean to be Irish?

‘We’ve been clever and stupid, principled and corrupt. We can be kind and cruel, guilty of dopey optimism and chronic fatalism. We’re friendly, but near impossible to get to know. We’re proud to be Irish but often crippled with self-loathing. We think we’re great, but not really. We find ourselves fascinating. Of course we do. We’re a paradox.’

There’s something about Irish people, about the way their minds work. But what does it mean to be Irish?

In his search for the key to the Irish psyche, Sean Moncrieff roams far and wide – from the pub to the dole queue, the laboratory to the pulpit. Packed with offbeat anecdotes, observations and intriguing detours into the murkier recesses of Irish history and culture, The Irish Paradox is a roadmap for those struggling to make sense of a country defined as much by its contradictions as its sense of community.

More books from Gill Books

Cover of the book Until Victory Always by Sean Moncrieff
Cover of the book De Valera Volume 1 by Sean Moncrieff
Cover of the book The Happy Closet – Well-Being is Well-Dressed by Sean Moncrieff
Cover of the book Irishology by Sean Moncrieff
Cover of the book Saol by Sean Moncrieff
Cover of the book The Choice: Coping with Cancer by Sean Moncrieff
Cover of the book Dr Eva Orsmond's 10lb Diet by Sean Moncrieff
Cover of the book My Gluten-Free Kitchen by Sean Moncrieff
Cover of the book Bertie Ahern: The Man Who Blew the Boom by Sean Moncrieff
Cover of the book Patrick Kavanagh, A Biography by Sean Moncrieff
Cover of the book The Water Wizard – The Extraordinary Properties of Natural Water by Sean Moncrieff
Cover of the book Funding the Nation by Sean Moncrieff
Cover of the book The Lazarus Bell – Illaun Bowe Crime Thriller #2 by Sean Moncrieff
Cover of the book Rowdy Rhymes and Rec-im-itations by Sean Moncrieff
Cover of the book Sophie Kooks Month by Month: March by Sean Moncrieff
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy