The Shorter Irish Male - Paperback

by Joseph O'Connor (Author)

Part of the Open Door series of short books for emerging readers. From his recollections of a suburban Irish childhood to his widely acclaimed radio diaries for RTÉ's Drivetime, award-winning novelist Joseph O'Connor tells tales that both parody and illuminate the strange times in which we live. In this shorter selection of classic journalism and non-fiction, Joseph O'Connor displays an eye for the absurd, a lightness of touch and a joyous comic spirit. From losing his heart at a flirting class in Manhattan, to becoming a father, The Shorter Irish Male is a suitcase stuffed with self-mockeries and belly laughs.

Author Biography

Joseph O'Connor is an award-winning Irish novelist. His 2002 novel Star of the Sea was an international number one bestseller. His novel Shadowland won the Novel of the Year award at the An Post Irish Book Awards 2019. He previously had a career in journalism and remains a regular contributor to Ireland's national broadcaster RTÉ.