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Gerry Adams

    Gerard Adams est un homme politique républicain irlandais et membre du Parlement de Westminster. Il est le président du Sinn Féin, un parti essentiel au processus de paix en Irlande. Sous sa direction, le parti s'est orienté vers une politique exclusivement démocratique et participe activement à l'Assemblée d'Irlande du Nord.

    The New Ireland
    Before the Dawn
    An Irish Voice
    A Farther Shore
    The Street and other stories
    An Irish Journal
    • An Irish Journal

      • 286pages
      • 11 heures de lecture
      4,0(5)Évaluer

      Focusing on a pivotal period in Irish politics from mid-1997 to 2000, this collection features selected articles that chronicle the peace process with remarkable immediacy. Through his regular column in The Irish Voice, Gerry Adams shares not only the complexities of negotiations, including the Good Friday agreement and Unionist challenges, but also personal anecdotes that reveal his private life and a lighter side. The writings provide a compelling first-hand perspective on significant historical events and the quest for peace in Ireland.

      An Irish Journal
    • The Street and other stories

      • 160pages
      • 6 heures de lecture
      3,0(1)Évaluer

      A collection of short stories that capture the essence of life in Belfast by one of Ireland's leading political figures. It reveals the humanity and indominable spirit of ordinary people caught up in extraordinary times.

      The Street and other stories
    • A Farther Shore

      Ireland's Long Road to Peace

      • 464pages
      • 17 heures de lecture
      3,4(3)Évaluer

      Gerry Adams, the president of Sinn Féin, shares his unwavering commitment to peace in Ireland despite facing imprisonment and hostility. He chronicles the revolutionary movement's evolution from armed struggle to political engagement, providing a unique insider perspective on the pivotal events leading to the Good Friday Agreement. Adams conveys his journey with passionate conviction, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of pursuing a peaceful resolution for the Irish people.

      A Farther Shore
    • An Irish Voice

      The Quest for Peace

      • 290pages
      • 11 heures de lecture
      3,6(14)Évaluer

      In 1992, Gerry Adams began a significant collaboration with Niall O'Dowd, writing a weekly column for the Irish Voice. This opportunity allowed Adams to share his insights and perspectives, reflecting on the political landscape and the issues facing Ireland at the time. The columns provide a unique glimpse into Adams' thoughts and the complexities of Irish identity and politics during a pivotal era.

      An Irish Voice
    • Before the Dawn

      • 352pages
      • 13 heures de lecture
      3,3(8)Évaluer

      Gerry Adams offers his own unique, intimate account of the early years of his career, from his childhood in working-class Belfast to the more turbulent years of social activism that followed. Updated with new introduction and epilogue covering the huge changes in Irish society since the Good Friday Agreement.

      Before the Dawn
    • The New Ireland

      A Vision for the Future

      • 128pages
      • 5 heures de lecture
      3,5(25)Évaluer

      This political manifesto presents the beliefs and perspectives of a prominent figure in Irish Republicanism during a pivotal time. It offers insights into his ideology and vision for the future, making it a significant contribution to political discourse. The work serves not only as a reflection of his convictions but also as a call to action for those engaged in the political landscape of Ireland.

      The New Ireland
    • Hope and History

      • 416pages
      • 15 heures de lecture
      3,5(62)Évaluer

      Is the unique inside story, revealing the truth behind the headlines of how the peace process was begun, and brought to fruition. Adams conveys the tensions, the sense of teetering on the brink, and he has a sharp eye and acute ear for the more humorous foibles of political allies and enemies alike.

      Hope and History
    • Cage Eleven

      • 208pages
      • 8 heures de lecture

      Gerry Adams offers a firsthand account of his experience with internment without trial in Long Kesh prison during the 1970s. Written while he was incarcerated, these pieces were initially smuggled out for publication. The updated version includes a new introduction, providing deeper insights into the political climate and personal struggles during this tumultuous period in Northern Ireland's history.

      Cage Eleven
    • Black Mountain

      • 320pages
      • 12 heures de lecture

      In this collection, one of Ireland's best-known political figures brings us stories of politics, of family, of love and of friendship. These are portraits of Ireland, and especially Belfast, old and new, in times of struggle and in times of peace, showing how our past is always part of our present.

      Black Mountain
    • Gerry Adams' tweets have been described as bizarre, weird and as part of a clever strategy. This compact book is a compilation of tweets selected by the man himself.

      My Little Book of Tweets