Country Days

by Alice Taylor

Overview

Alice Taylor's books have made her almost as beloved among Irish-Americans as St. Patrick himself. With nearly a million copies of her books in print internationally, she continues to be the most popular writer in Ireland today.

Country Days, her newest volume of glorious reminiscences of life in Eire, is now finally available in paperback. Like its predecessors — including the classic To School Through the Fields — it is filled with character and characters, delicious sensory memories, and stories remembered with whimsy and warmth. It may well be Taylor's best book yet.

"Sweet-natured and filled with amusement at life's twists and turns, Taylor (To School Through the Fields) should please fans and win herself new admirers with this collection of autobiographical anecdotes interspersed with homely poems celebrating everyday life." - Publishers Weekly

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780312141028
Publisher:	St. Martin's Publishing Group
Publication date:	02/15/1996
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.37(d)

About the Author

Alice Taylor lives in the village of Innishannon, County Cork, Ireland, where her family tends the local market and post office. Her books include To School Through the Fields, Quench the Lamp, and The Village.

Table of Contents

	Nanna's Corset	9
	Old Jugs	18
	A Friend	19
	Somewhere to Lay My Head	25
	Holy Buns	37
	Maurice	42
	The Wedding Garments	43
	A Time to Go	59
	Spring and I	65
	Whitethorn Honey	70
	A Prayer and a Pint	71
	The Nun's Strand	80
	Aunt Mary's Handbag	81
	A Little Bit of Writing	90
	Hidden Poet	99
	Gentle Jesus	100
	Special Child	104
	Tea and Toast	105
	Needs	118
	Biddy's Brief	119
	The Corner Press	125
	A Place for Miss Carter	126
	Walking it Off	135
	A Sudsy Soak	140
	On Air	141
	Rose	148
	Book Signing	151