I happened upon My Dream of You three years ago while browsing a local bookshop in my hometown. I was drawn to the intriguing cover and the fact that it was written by an Irish woman. I read it mostly at night while soaking in the tub. It was a good read, one that transported me back in time and thousands of miles away to Ireland where some of my ancestors once lived.While looking up information for this post yesterday, I found out that the author, Nuala O'Faolain, had died in May of 2008. It makes me sad and contemplative to realize I read her book just one year before she died of breast cancer. I also read her memoir right after I finished My Dream of You. There is a part two to the memoir that is on my to-read-someday list. Because of Ms. O'Faolain, I have had a renewed interest in biographies, especially those of women. Please send your recommendations my way.
Note: Image is Clip Art, but I dream of going to Ireland someday to take my own.
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