Bradley, Denis
Peace Comes Dropping Slow: My Life in the Troubles
- ISBN 13:
- 9781785375002
- author:
- Bradley, Denis
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Merrion Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 20.8 x 14.8 x 1.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Social History, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Denis Bradley's life was forever changed in 1970 when he arrived in Derry city, just as the Troubles were escalating. As a priest, he was assigned to the cathedral parish, and it was there that he witnessed the devastating events of Bloody Sunday. This traumatic experience sparked a desire to find a peaceful solution to the conflict, leading him to become involved in a secret backchannel between the IRA and the British government. Over the course of thirty years, Bradley worked tirelessly to broker dialogue between the two sides, playing a pivotal role in the negotiations that ultimately led to the ceasefire and the Good Friday Agreement. His work was not without its challenges, including a personal struggle with addiction and a difficult decision to leave the priesthood to marry. Despite these obstacles, Bradley remained committed to his goal of finding peace in Northern Ireland. In this engrossing memoir, Bradley shares his remarkable story, revealing the inner workings of the backchannel and the crucial meetings that brought about a lasting peace.
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