I remember having chills the first time you introduced us to this book and writer, Margaret. Each time you revisit her work, I feel them again. The way the stories weave together.
Perhaps for me the most empowering? engaging? inviting? idea was that we have the power today to raise the dead. In the tradition of Coco (and many other cultures and religions!) we do not die till our name is no longer spoken. What an opportunity to tell the stories of so many - ancestors, activists, friends, inspirations.
I had a mixed response to the book. I loved Ni Ghriofa’s descriptions of her own life, especially her experiences as a mother. But somehow I never quite believed in her dedication to the Ni Chonaill poem -- there seemed too much effort to make the book “about something,” and the poem was just a McGuffin.
What a powerful piece and introduction to the work of Doireann Ni Ghriofa! I definitely want to read her work and so trust your guidance to great literature!
I'm so glad this piece caught my eye Margaret, I found this book such a sublime read, my own fangirl response was to slide into the author's DM's on instagram ( which is something I never ever do), it is due a lift down from the shelf for a re-visit. Thank you for the memory spark.
I remember having chills the first time you introduced us to this book and writer, Margaret. Each time you revisit her work, I feel them again. The way the stories weave together.
Perhaps for me the most empowering? engaging? inviting? idea was that we have the power today to raise the dead. In the tradition of Coco (and many other cultures and religions!) we do not die till our name is no longer spoken. What an opportunity to tell the stories of so many - ancestors, activists, friends, inspirations.
Thanks Karena, and that’s such a lovely concept, “we do not die till our name is no longer spoken”.
I had a mixed response to the book. I loved Ni Ghriofa’s descriptions of her own life, especially her experiences as a mother. But somehow I never quite believed in her dedication to the Ni Chonaill poem -- there seemed too much effort to make the book “about something,” and the poem was just a McGuffin.
That’s an interesting perspective Patrick, and one I’ll have to think about. Thank you.
I recommend this book often. Its incentive use of the memoir/literary investigation was totally inspiring.
Oh me too Maura, totally!
What a powerful piece and introduction to the work of Doireann Ni Ghriofa! I definitely want to read her work and so trust your guidance to great literature!
Thanks for reading Joann. I think you’d love it.
I've just downloaded A Ghost in the Throat from the library. Thank you Margaret!
Let me know how you get on Kathy, I haven’t listened to it.
I'm so glad this piece caught my eye Margaret, I found this book such a sublime read, my own fangirl response was to slide into the author's DM's on instagram ( which is something I never ever do), it is due a lift down from the shelf for a re-visit. Thank you for the memory spark.
Sublime is the word Jillian, good to find another 'fangirl'.