{"product_id":"letters-of-my-life","title":"Letters of My Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs she turns 80, Mary O’Rourke writes a letter to 20 people, past and present, close and distant, living and deceased.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eTo her beloved brother, Paddy … to the Athlone Fianna Fáil Women’s Group … to Mo Mowlam … to a young couple embracing on a bridge … to a past professor … to a cousin in America …\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eEvery letter is heartfelt, every letter offers gratitude for the difference the recipient made to Mary’s life. At once universal and deeply personal, \u003cem\u003eLetters of My Life \u003c\/em\u003eis a book of consideration and appreciation, and offers an illuminating insight into one of Ireland’s best-loved figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e‘This thoughtful meditation will resonate with readers of all ages.’ \u003cem\u003eSunday Independent\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e‘Mary’s novel approach to reminiscing makes an interesting, lively read.’ \u003cem\u003eIrish Examiner\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e‘A counting of blessings and a meditation on how the smallest things can bring the most profound pleasure … A 20-chapter love letter straight from the heart.’ \u003cem\u003eThe Sunday Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e‘Shot through with a breezy nostalgia and an enthusiasm for the unexpected joys and daily surprises of old age.’ \u003cem\u003eIrish Mail on Sunday\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e‘Candid, often moving, and offers some extremely interesting glimpses behind the political scene.’ \u003cem\u003eThe Sunday Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the eve of her 80th birthday, Mary O’Rourke has sat down to write a letter to twenty people past and present, close and distant, living and deceased. Every letter is heartfelt; every letter offers gratitude for the difference the recipient made to Mary’s life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gill Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":55132508356995,"sku":"9780717179077","price":15.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":55132508389763,"sku":"9780717172238","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/3664\/7811\/files\/529c07a3e71fff33832dc62ececb4858.jpg?v=1777490646","url":"https:\/\/shop.gill.ie\/products\/letters-of-my-life","provider":"Gill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}