Book rec

[thrihyrne]

This afternoon I finished reading Are You Somebody? by Irish author Nuala O'Faolain. It is, as she calls it, an accidental memoir. I was first introduced to another book of hers, Almost There, and thoroughly enjoyed it. I'd been reading Are You Somebody in bits and snatches, but had a couple of hours to myself this afternoon and I finished the book. At the end of the Afterword, I found myself crying. Nuala O'Faolain came from a large Irish family and she's quite candid about the abuse, her travels, her relationships, her jobs. It isn't self-deprecating, nor does she point fingers in any direction. She simply tells her story, and it's absolutely engrossing, as well as heart-wrending.

Highly recommended reading, especially for those who enjoy autobiographies of someone who is, as she says, an ordinary person. If anybody else has read it and found themselves similarly moved, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the book.

Comments

[grrlpup]

I loved it-- I don't remember that many details, mostly how it gave me a strong sense of relief and gratitude at someone being so honest. Honest about loneliness, among other things.