Paul O'Brien

Another viewpoint into the Irish journey of reunification.

Revisado: 03-10-25

Interesting piece on the intelligence efforts of the British in the north of Ireland. Most of it I had read in other books but I still enjoyed it. Of course heavily biased towards the British forces occupying the six counties. No mention of collusion to kill Catholics or other atrocities now well documented. Good read.

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Highly Entertaining

Revisado: 07-10-24

I have to say this was my favorite Gray Man story so far. Very engaging and well told.

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Great summary of the dirty war in the Irish - British conflict

Revisado: 05-24-24

This book perhaps given the recency of the writing does a nice job of pulling together other similar investigations into the undercover war in Ireland. Of course it has the usual pro British slant focused on IRA accountability while of course no such effort on the already much discredited British shadow forces who did indeed have a license to kill its fellow citizens. But worth reading.

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Irish Nationalism at its Finest

Revisado: 03-26-24

FR Ryan was clearly a man with deep regard for his nationalist heritage. While lots of individual actions in these wars for independence are certainly unfortunate and regrettable it is clear hat they are necessary. As Ireland is poised regaining its independence Fr Ryan’s actions are among the reasons for it.

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A must read for anyone who purports to be an American.

Revisado: 03-04-24

For the first time a sitting President connives to remain in power. Scary how many of our elected officials went along. Frankly I’m very concerned as to just how many of my fellow citizens are either that stupid or at best that gullible. But 3 years later they still buy the lies. Anyone that supports Trump is simply not American.

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Great story of the dirty war

Revisado: 03-04-24

Always interesting how your own team will give you up for pennies or to stay out of jail. Real insight and potentially devastating to the British government. Actually allowed someone to commit murder in order to protect a highly placed source. Wow - so much for British justice .

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Entertaining but a little too much suspension of disbelief needed.

Revisado: 03-03-24

Entertaining but it requires the suspension of disbelief to the degree it detracted from the story.

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Very insightful

Revisado: 10-12-23

Great read. John does a great job of framing the actual reason for the conflict in Ireland - the pursuit of a 32 county democratic republic. I love the contrast with our war of independence, the parallels are very compelling. If you want to cut through the centuries old British narrative this is a must read.

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Interesting but would like to hear more..

Revisado: 10-05-23

Obviously the Brit establishment heavily edited this. Interesting to hear how a member of the FRU a totally discredited group found guilty of colluding with loyalist paramilitaries try to make it sound that they had morals and standards. At what point to they become terrorists? Still an interesting read.

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A tale of two cities

Revisado: 10-03-23

Bono does a great job of narrating the history of U2. Love he kept his head on his shoulders during what had to be a road filled with potential potholes. Very proud to be a fellow countryman of such a great artist and philanthropist. Born up the road but hopefully we’ll be one people again soon.

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