Just Garret: Tales From the Political Front Line - Softcover

FitzGerald, Garrett

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1907593233 ISBN 13: 9781907593239

Publisher: Liberties Press, 2015

Synopsis

Here is Garret FitzGerald the person – from the young newlywed in his first job, to the Taoiseach grappling with economic crises and dealing with world leaders like Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan.

Just Garret is the personal account of the public and private lives of a man who led his country through a hugely turbulent period of history – always with intelligence and finesse. FitzGerald reflects candidly on his hugely varied career: his central role in the Anglo-Irish Agreement, Ireland’s place in the EU on the global stage, and the threat posed to the state by IRA atrocities. He writes of the lighter moments of his professional life – including the discovery of spies in the Stillorgan Shopping Centre.

Even after such a full political life, FitzGerald remained fully engaged with Irish society and politics, bringing his characteristic steady hand and razor-sharp insight to the issues of the day in his weekly Irish Times column and elsewhere.

In these troubled times, where cynicism and disillusionment are sometimes in the ascendant, here are valuable words of wisdom and experience from someone who had seen it all before – and who always remained determinedly optimistic about Ireland’s future.

This new, revised edition of the best-selling autobiography features numerous previously unpublished family photographs, Father Enda McDonagh’s eulogy given at Dr FitzGerald’s funeral, and a reflection by Garret FitzGerald on his beloved wife, Joan.

About this title

About the Author:

GARRET FITZGERALD was twice elected as Taoiseach of Ireland, and up until his passing in 2011 was still extremely active, on the public-speaking circuit, in his capacity as a board member of several major public and private organizations, and as chancellor of the National University of Ireland. Dr. FitzGerald, who studied economics and law and taught political economy in UCD, was also a columnist for the Irish Times and a regular contributor to journals and political magazines.

Review:

Much is known about the public man [Garret FitzGerald], but in this new autobiography he writes frankly and often movingly about his upbringing, his parents' involvement in the independence movement- and their frequent disagreements about the treaty at the dinner table. --Irish Voice

The man who was twice taoiseach offers views on players and events that will for sure stand the test of time. --Irish Echo

The man who was twice taoiseach offers views on players and events that will for sure stand the test of time. --Irish Echo

About this edition

• Publisher: Liberties Press
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1907593233
• ISBN 13: 9781907593239
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 474