Publisher | O'Brien Press Ltd |
ISBN 13 | 9781788490184 |
ISBN 10 | 1788490185 |
Book Subtitle | Irish Women from History |
Book Description | From every county in Ireland Bold, Brilliant & Bad draws together the stories of over 120 amazing Irish women. Marian Broderick is back to explore the histories of remarkable Irish Women in history. From creative craftswomen to singing sensations, poets to sporting champions. From Lilian Bland to Maeve Binchy and from Anne O'Brien to Professor Sheila Tinney, these women paved the way for the future and made massive changes in their various fields. |
Editorial Review | fascinating -- Nenagh Guardian I hope there's enough material for a third book and that you can find more unheralded Irish women that deserve to have their stories told! -- Gavin Grace, Morning Focus * Clare FM * The badasses may be in a minority in Marian Broderick's delicious directory of 36 fascinating Irish women, Bold, Brilliant and Bad - and the oldest profession the only outlet for much entrepreneurialism - but their stories tower -- Irish Times * Anne Harris * astonishing, true-life stories ... eye-opening anthology of audacious dames! Highly recommended, especially for public library World History and Women's History collections -- Midwest Book Review a host of other neglected histories are retold her with gusto and admiration -- IrishCentral. |
About the Author | Marian Broderick is a writer and editor who lives and works in London. She is second-generation Irish; her parents are from Limerick and Donegal. She spent every summer of her childhood in Ireland and has developed strong links with the place and the people. Wild Irish Women: Extraordinary Lives from History proved hugely popular and Marian furthered her research to bring the reader more wild Irish women in this volume. |
Language | English |
Author | Marian Broderick |
Publication Date | 28 Nov 2018 |
Number of Pages | 304 |
Bold, Brilliant And Bad paperback english - 28 Nov 2018