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We Don't Know Ourselves
Book • 2022
Fintan O’Toole's "We Don’t Know Ourselves" offers a personal and insightful exploration of modern Ireland, weaving together personal experiences with broader historical analysis.
The book examines the country's transformation from a deeply religious and conservative society to a more secular and liberal one.
O’Toole's narrative is both engaging and thought-provoking, challenging readers to reconsider their understanding of Irish identity and history.
He explores the complex interplay of religion, politics, and social change, providing a nuanced perspective on the nation's journey.
The book is a valuable contribution to understanding the complexities of Irish history and its ongoing evolution.
The book examines the country's transformation from a deeply religious and conservative society to a more secular and liberal one.
O’Toole's narrative is both engaging and thought-provoking, challenging readers to reconsider their understanding of Irish identity and history.
He explores the complex interplay of religion, politics, and social change, providing a nuanced perspective on the nation's journey.
The book is a valuable contribution to understanding the complexities of Irish history and its ongoing evolution.
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as a great man of letters and public intellectual, recommending his memoir for its reminiscences of Ireland in the 50s and 60s.


William Dalrymple

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in relation to national disillusionment in Ireland with the church.

Russell Moore

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for its insights into modernization and the state's remembrance of past traumas.

Amy King

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in relation to the potential for civil war in America.

Stephen Watt

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as a book he read the previous year.

Mike Rice

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im Gespräch mit Fintan O'Toole als eines seiner Bücher, das im letzten Jahr von der New York Times zu den fünf besten Sachbüchern in den USA gezählt wurde.

Misha Glenny

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when discussing the Irish ability to embrace change, adaptability, and welcome surprise.

Mark Michael James

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