Keane, Fergal
Wounds
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008189273
- author:
- Keane, Fergal
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- William Collins
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.26 kg, History, General, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A family story of blood and memory and the haunting power of the past. Fergal Keane's memoir, Wounds, explores the complex legacy of the Irish War of Independence and the Civil War that followed. Keane delves into the experiences of his own family, particularly his grandmother Hannah Purtill, to examine the enduring impact of violence on individuals and communities. The story of Keane's ancestors, who took up arms to fight for an independent Ireland, is intertwined with the experiences of those who opposed them, including a policeman who felt duty-bound to uphold the law. Through the lens of his ancestral homeland in north Kerry, Keane probes the reasons behind the willingness to kill for a cause and the lasting effects of violence on subsequent generations. A powerful and thought-provoking exploration of the human cost of conflict, Wounds is a deeply personal and historical account that sheds light on the complexities of war and its lasting impact on individuals and society.
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