More specifically, this book. Larry Kirwan, for those who don't know, is the leader/lead singer of Black 47 (who will be in Boston next month at the spankin' new Paddy O's). I've been a fan of theirs since college (which was, like, a wicked long time ago), and I went on the band's tour of Ireland last November, which was a blast. The back jacket describes the book as a "Rock 'N' Roll 'Angela's Ashes,'" which is understandable, but I think it's also in the tradition of "Confessions of an Irish Rebel" as well. Whatever you want to compare it to, it's a great read, and Larry's is a terrific storyteller. And if you ever meet him, ask him about room 520 (or maybe it was 109?) at the Tower Hotel in Derry.
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