Truly one of the best books I’ve ever read. I was hesitant to watch the tv series because never did I think it would be remotely on par. The book is still better. HOWEVER, it is of similar quality. Just riveting. Stellar acting. And Patrick Radden Keene was executive producer, which was an incredible decision because the show clearly benefitted from his storytelling expertise. He is not just a great writer but a true craftsman.
The IRA were vilified but the settlers and the British soldiers or the British government were not. The native Irish were labeled terrorists rather than freedom fighters. Meanwhile Catholics in their own country were second class citizens with no rights.
The U.S. government; Americans in general; and Irish Americans were more informed of and sympathetic to Israel than it had ever been to Irish Catholics or their plight. This was in spite of the fact that the Irish built America. There was the special relationship with Britain and that trumped everything else. It wasn’t until Blair and Clinton were in office that the situation was given a second thought.
I am glad you brought Jean's story to light . Godbless her. My nephew and my friend was killed after Jean. During that time, my nephew's funeral it was hard, as a family walking behind his coffin. Because many judged. But then, it was told the British government was involved. Just before his death, we losted my sister, his mum. In those days, myself as young woman, it was tragic because many families were losted through the conflict but you needed to live there to understand how, horrific families suffered. Not only mine. Godbless their souls.
Growing up in the American Southwest during the 60s and 70s civil rights era, I was absolutely clueless about the chaos in 'North of Ireland' at the time. Say Nothing is a hell of a history lesson of turbulent troubles.
I think the Boston College archive of Dolores Price was used in the documentary "I, Dolores." The film credits state the interview was made on the condition it would be released after her death which sounds a lot like what Keefe was talking about in regards to the agreement Boston College originally promised to the interviewees.
I find it interesting that the ex-combatants were willing to be so open with their crimes to Boston College. Did they not realize they were putting themselves in jeopardy by confessing their crimes?
I recommend that any and all people interested in the history of and the future for Northern Ireland and the general question of Irish National Unity and an evaluation of the merits of the Troubles read this book, and listen to this interview ....Excellent !
Why? The question of unification is nowhere discussed. Any understanding of current NI politics and the modern role of Sinn Fein is totally absent. Price, Brendan Hughes and those with whom Keefe talked to about Gerry Adams are dissident republicans who despised the peace process. They didn't call the Price sisters the Crazy Prices for nothing.
Fasting???? It was a hunger strike. Dolores had a very rich, republican upbringing. Her father was in the IRA, so to say that she became radicalized during the human rights marches is not accurate. Makes me wonder about the accuracy of this book.
Try actually listening to what Delours said herself. Up to the incident at Burntollet Bridge she was for only peaceful resistance, completely going against what her father had done. After that incident she said her views changed drastically as she could never see herself standing with those who beat her that day. That’s the incident that convinced her violence was the only option.
@@formzino If there was ANYTHING concerning Adams' IRA "membership" Adams would have been in prison years ago. The same goes for the McConville murder. That Keefe could have referred on one of the disappeared as "the dashing Robert Nairac" should be enough to tell you that Keefe is clueless. Nairac was a British army officer who worked in collusion with a unionist terrorist group--the Glenanne Gang--which committed over 100 murders for which no one has ever been brought to trial. Chapter 28 could have been written by the Democratic Unionist Party. The book is silly.
@@robertwillett9204Adams has been behind bars mo chara. He'd been in with the dark 😂😂. Why was Gerry brought to the table to negotiate the 1972 ceasefire? To speak on how he had nothing to do with the IRA, or to negotiate on behalf of the IRA 🤣🤣
Best book I’ve read in awhile, he’s a good writer I’ll be reading more of his books
Truly one of the best books I’ve ever read. I was hesitant to watch the tv series because never did I think it would be remotely on par. The book is still better. HOWEVER, it is of similar quality. Just riveting. Stellar acting. And Patrick Radden Keene was executive producer, which was an incredible decision because the show clearly benefitted from his storytelling expertise. He is not just a great writer but a true craftsman.
Agreed
Just finished this book today, what a great read. Anyone that’s interested in the troubles in Northern Ireland read it immediately.
It's complete rubbish and clueless .
Jean McConville was warned and caught with a listening device. I'm not saying her killing was justified. But that's the context.
@@dowdallerno1that wasn’t in the tc series thanks
The IRA were vilified but the settlers and the British soldiers or the British government were not. The native Irish were labeled terrorists rather than freedom fighters. Meanwhile Catholics in their own country were second class citizens with no rights.
The U.S. government; Americans in general; and Irish Americans were more informed of and sympathetic to Israel than it had ever been to Irish Catholics or their plight. This was in spite of the fact that the Irish built America. There was the special relationship with Britain and that trumped everything else. It wasn’t until Blair and Clinton were in office that the situation was given a second thought.
I am glad you brought Jean's story to light . Godbless her. My nephew and my friend was killed after Jean. During that time, my nephew's funeral it was hard, as a family walking behind his coffin. Because many judged. But then, it was told the British government was involved. Just before his death, we losted my sister, his mum.
In those days, myself as young woman, it was tragic because many families were losted through the conflict but you needed to live there to understand how, horrific families suffered. Not only mine.
Godbless their souls.
Growing up in the American Southwest during the 60s and 70s civil rights era, I was absolutely clueless about the chaos in 'North of Ireland' at the time. Say Nothing is a hell of a history lesson of turbulent troubles.
Excellent
Great Talk
Great book too!
Peter Gardiner Yes, I read it last summer. Well, audiobooked it. The subject matter is close to our family. Patrick got it right. Period.
@@ToldAlthea Appreciate it. So his logical conclusion is correct in your opinion?
Peter Gardiner Decades of “no answers”. He at least makes a good case.
Started out good. Wound up crap.
Up The Ra 👆🏾🇮🇪
I think the Boston College archive of Dolores Price was used in the documentary "I, Dolores." The film credits state the interview was made on the condition it would be released after her death which sounds a lot like what Keefe was talking about in regards to the agreement Boston College originally promised to the interviewees.
.y beloved Ireland. Will you ever know peace?
And punt was our currency before the euro.😄
I find it interesting that the ex-combatants were willing to be so open with their crimes to Boston College. Did they not realize they were putting themselves in jeopardy by confessing their crimes?
Check 32.30ish....answers this qs
They have an agreement that their tapes will not be heard until after their death.
They were told that they tapes would not be played until after their death. That was not legal.
They did not. They were promised that their statements would not be published until after their death.
@@helenmooney2772 .....which was not legal.
I recommend that any and all people interested in the history of and the future for Northern Ireland and the general question of Irish National Unity and an evaluation of the merits
of the Troubles read this book, and listen to this interview ....Excellent !
Why? The question of unification is nowhere discussed. Any understanding of current NI politics and the modern role of Sinn Fein is totally absent. Price, Brendan Hughes and those with whom Keefe talked to about Gerry Adams are dissident republicans who despised the peace process. They didn't call the Price sisters the Crazy Prices for nothing.
Delores and Brendan said Jean was working for the Brits. 🤔
Dumb comment here but how much does he look like Tarantino?
omg just this week a news item "protesters sprayed by riot police in guess-where"
No matter how you dress up terrorism, taking innocent peoples lives in the pursuit of a political goal is just evil!
NO ifs no buts no excuses.
Fasting???? It was a hunger strike. Dolores had a very rich, republican upbringing. Her father was in the IRA, so to say that she became radicalized during the human rights marches is not accurate. Makes me wonder about the accuracy of this book.
Have you read it ? It’s great and he explains the sisters upbringing
It's a load of it.
Try actually listening to what Delours said herself.
Up to the incident at Burntollet Bridge she was for only peaceful resistance, completely going against what her father had done.
After that incident she said her views changed drastically as she could never see herself standing with those who beat her that day.
That’s the incident that convinced her violence was the only option.
The book uses the interviews given by Dolours to paint the picture of her childhood. How more accurate can you get 😂
Its a work of fiction based on reality. Nice cash in, by this charlatan. Walk a mile in my shoes...
Killing Rage is a book if you really want to talk troubles..both sides
@ATCguy83 read it, my dad was at school with the author😉
Ulster is 💯🇬🇧
Going back. I agree.
Is it, yea? 😂🍀☘️
Beware. Much of it is crap.
Care to elaborate on specifics?
@@formzino If there was ANYTHING concerning Adams' IRA "membership" Adams would have been in prison years ago. The same goes for the McConville murder. That Keefe could have referred on one of the disappeared as "the dashing Robert Nairac" should be enough to tell you that Keefe is clueless. Nairac was a British army officer who worked in collusion with a unionist terrorist group--the Glenanne Gang--which committed over 100 murders for which no one has ever been brought to trial. Chapter 28 could have been written by the Democratic Unionist Party. The book is silly.
Guess he doesn’t want to elaborate
@@formzinoDelorus and Brendan said Jean was a British spy and was warned multiple times.
@@robertwillett9204Adams has been behind bars mo chara. He'd been in with the dark 😂😂. Why was Gerry brought to the table to negotiate the 1972 ceasefire? To speak on how he had nothing to do with the IRA, or to negotiate on behalf of the IRA 🤣🤣