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233 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 1987
"And reading this book again now two things at once come to mind. The first is a natural response to something they wrote that long ago: 'Were we ever that young?' The second, in light of the very many and remarkable changes that Ireland has undergone since they first arrived, is: 'Was it really like that?' The answer to both is yes."
"We will have time and beauty. We will make the house a home of books and music, of painting and flowers, of homemade bread and hot scones, of pullets and piglets, carrots and turnips, and the thick sweet scent of turf fires. We will get up early in the morning with strong brewed cups of tea, and go to work in the garden, feed the animals and tend to the house. We will use the fine changing light of afternoon for more tea and work, writing and painting until later at nightfall, we will drive circular, coastal roads to the sea. To Doolin to hear music and see the majestic, mood-heavy tumble of the world's greatest ocean."