A
Wonderful Book!, February 21, 2002
Reviewer:
Sarah J. Chase of New Port Richey, FL
This book is the perfect example of True Celtic spirit; laugh at yourself,
and never let anyone or anything keep you down. I would recommend this
book to anyone. It's warm, insightful, humorous, and thought-provoking.
Liam Clancy takes his readers gently by the hand and leads them through
the highs and lows of his life. He shares everything from his early
childhood memories to the beginning of his incredible musical career.
Taking the advice of Shakespeare, he is indeed to his own self true.
He's not afraid to face the good times or the bad. Like the man, his
music, and his singing, this book is truly a treasure.
Lovely
Book -- But Is This All?, February 26, 2002 Reviewer: A reader from
Rochester, MN
Liam
Clancy still has legions of fans around the world, and his fans have
been waiting anxiously for this book. It is, in a word, delightful.
He takes us through the landscape of his birthplace of Carrick-on-Suir
in County Tipperary to the early days of the sixties in Greenwich Village.
Along the way we watch a metamorphosis occur: from the shy baby of a
large, loving and musical family, to an experienced stage actor who
revels in all the temptations of the body and soul. What struck me about
his story is that he does not pull punches nor does he excuse or whitewash
his experiences and antics. You are there as he drinks too much, picks
up women, and goes from one adventure to another. The story is plainly
told, yet Clancy's ear for poetry comes shining through his prose in
a most heart-warming and deightful way.
The
only complaint I have about the book is that is seems to stop rather
abruptly. It almost seemed at the end of the book that Clancy was busily
trying to cram in as many names as he could (managers, restaurant owners,
fellow entertainers etc.) and neglected to actually wind up the narrative.
I'm hoping this is Volume One in a series; we at least would like to
know what happened to him from the middle sixties to the present. If
you are a Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem fan, I heartily recommend this
book.
A
Gift in Words From A Living Legend, Feb. 27, 2002 Reviewer: Jason S
Hicks from Nixa, MO
If
you are a fan of the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, then this book
is something you probably can't wait to read. If you are a poor soul
who has never sat down and listened to "Live at Carnegie Hall"...well
you'd better get busy. You have a lot of reading and listening to do,
and I envy you for it. This book is simply beautiful to read. Mr. Clancy
has the Irish way with words in the truest sense, and its a wonder he
waited so long to begin a literary career (I always enjoyed his liner
notes!) The story of his life and career is well worth reading to fans
of his music and to fans of good memoir writing as well. Read this book
and you will feel as though Mr. Clancy is speaking only to you. He evokes
memories of family, home, and childhood with amazing grace and ease.
In addition, be sure to get the reissue of his solo album "Liam Clancy"
which is availble from this site. God bless the Clancy Brothers!
Liam
Clancy Autobiography, March 2, 2002
Reviewer: David N.Herd of Ormiston, E. Lothian UK
The most enjoyable Book on CD'S I have ever read.Liam makes it come
alive to the extent that you would think he was at the fireside reading
it to you. His descriptions of events are full of colour and shadings
that make it really interesting.I can unreservedly recommend this CD
collection to anyone. I'm just on the last of the five cd's now and
I'm sorry in many ways that I'm almost finished it - I just wish there
was more. Still I'll read the whole book next although I doubt if it
will be as good as listening to the author reading it. --This
text refers to the Audio CD edition.
Superb!!,
March 2, 2002
Reviewer:
A reader from New York
A
wonderful book. A terrific, heartfelt story beautifully told. Thank
you Liam.
Schmaltzing
Matilda, March 6, 2002
Reviewer: A Reader from IrishSide.com
Liam
Clancy is an exceptional performer, an accomplished actor, and to many
minds (including my own) the most gifted folk singer on record. He has
also led a thrilling, fortunate, and apparently fulfilling life, and
his new book is, despite its technical flaws, a fascinating work that
will delight fans and moreover should be required reading for any conscientious
Irish performer.... --This text refers to the
Audio CD edition.
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