In 'Almost There', Nuala O'Faolain begins her story from the moment her life began to change, in all manners of ways - subtle, radical, predictable and unforseen.
Nuala O. Faolain Books
Nuala O’Faolain was an Irish writer celebrated for her incisive explorations of the human psyche and social dynamics. Her works, spanning memoirs, novels, and historical accounts, often delved into themes of identity, memory, and the search for meaning. Bringing a journalist's keen observation and an academic's depth, she crafted a compelling narrative style that drew readers into the complexities of human experience. Her literary legacy lies in her honest examination of the intricacies of modern life.
My Dream of You
- 529 pages
- 19 hours of reading
A New York Times notable book and bestseller, this debut novel from Irish Times columnist Nuala O'Faolain takes on life and love with Dickensian flair and the striking intimacy that characterized her bestselling and acclaimed memoir, Are You Somebody? Set in Ireland and spanning a century and a half, My Dream of You unfolds the compelling stories of two women and their quests for passion, connection, and fulfillment. A globetrotting Irish travel writer, Kathleen de Burca is used to living—and loving—on the run. On the brink of fifty, she decides to leave her job and rethink her life. Intrigued by a divorce case dating back to the days of the Potato Famine, she tries hand at writing about it. The case, called "The Talbot Affair," detailed the clandestine liaison between the wife of a British landlord and an Irish servant in Ireland in the 1850s. After a bitter thirty-year absence, Kathleen returns to Ireland, the land of her troubled childhood and turbulent heritage, in search of answers to her questions about desire and lasting love.
Are You Somebody?
- 356 pages
- 13 hours of reading
The memoirs of Irish Times journalist Nuala O'Faolain. The book traces her life from childhood in Dublin, through university, to her career in TV and the press, touching on her mother's alcoholism and her growing acceptance of age. This extended edition includes a selection of her journalism.
The Story of Chicago May
- 307 pages
- 11 hours of reading
A New York Times Bestselling AuthorAt nineteen, May ran away from her home in Ireland to experience life in America, eventually ending up in Chicago. Compellingly attractive to men, she became a prostitute and eventually was hailed as "Queen of the Underworld." Falling in love with a big league criminal, May followed him to Paris where they successfully robbed the American Express. Apprehended, tried and spending time in prison, May returns to her life in America. O'Faolain brings a sympathetic scrutiny to this extraordinary life, reaching across decades for points of connection and understanding.
Von der Sinnlichkeit des Augenblicks, von der Einsamkeit, vom Suchen und Finden der LiebeIn der Mitte ihres Lebens, das angefüllt war mit interessanten Jobs, Abenteuerlust und wechselnden Liebhabern, kehrt Rosie zurück in ihre Heimat Irland. Plötzlich allein, wird sie mit einem Leben konfrontiert, vor dem sie immer davongelaufen war. Erst als sie das verfallene Haus ihres Großvaters renoviert und eintaucht in die Vergangenheit, lernt Rosie mal schmerzhaft, mal heiter mehr über sich selbst und findet Freundschaft, Familie und Liebe.
On s'est déjà vu quelque part ?
Les Mémoires accidentels d'une femme de Dublin
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
" J'étais l'Irlandaise type : une pas grand-chose, issue d'une longue lignée de pas grand-chose, de ceux qui ne laissent pas de traces. Dans un pays catholique conservateur qui avait peur de la sexualité et qui m'interdisait même d'avoir des informations sur mon corps, je pouvais m'attendre - en tant que fille, en tant que femme - à rencontrer des difficultés dans l'existence. Mais au moins - c'est ce qu'on disait alors - je n'aurais pas la lourde tâche de gagner ma vie. Un homme finirait bien par m'épouser et par me garder. Mais les gens typiques n'existent pas. " Devenue une journaliste reconnue à l'Irish Times, Nuala O'Faolain nous livre son parcours " en accident ", ses doutes, ses enthousiasmes, ses excès, ses souffrances et ses passions. Une humanité sans fard.