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The Road to McCarthy
Pete McCarthy
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Description for The Road to McCarthy
Paperback. Pete McCarthy's humorous quest for Irish communities across the world. Num Pages: 480 pages, 2 integrated halftones; 6 line maps. BIC Classification: WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 32. Weight in Grams: 384. Clean copy with some shelf wear, minor nicks and bumps on cover but otherwise clean
Setting off from Ireland, Pete McCarthy takes us on a wonderful journey around the weird and wonderful Irish communities of the world.
In his own inimitable style, Pete recounts his adventures and escapades as, in Morocco he meets the head of Clan McCarthy, and then goes on to visit the renowned Irish peoples of New York. He journeys to the southern hemisphere and then back again to the United States before ending up in a small town called McCarthy in Alaska.
Will he encounter enough McCarthy's Bars, as he continues to obey the eighth rule of travel: 'never pass a pub with your name on it'? This is a funny, affectionate look at the Irish communties of the world.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Condition
Used, Good
Number of Pages
480
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780340766071
SKU
KSS0007232
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Pete McCarthy
Pete McCarthy was born in Warrington to an Irish mother and an English father. He is the writer and performer of many series for radio and television, including 'Desperately Seeking Something', 'Country Tracks' and 'Travelog', for which he has won the Travelex Award for Best TV Travel Writer.
Reviews for The Road to McCarthy
A disarming, likeable travelling companion
The Sunday Times
The new book is just as quirky and even funnier. It's full of extraordinary encounters, insightful glimpses of the places he visits and humorous comments on human behaviour, not least his own.
Sunday Telegraph
McCarthy is an accomplished writer, snappy and shrewd
Guardian
McCarthy's sharp and intelligent humour makes this roundabout journey a constant joy
Independent
Praise for MCCARTHY'S BAR: McCarthy mines a rich seam of humour as he finds himself on the receiving end of some warm but unsophisticated hospitality. But then, he could probably make a phone book funny.
Independent on Sunday
Hilarious, informed and intelligent ... a wonderful debut. By the end, we, too, would like to move to Ireland
Amazon.co.uk
An engaging, evocative book. Four out of five stars
Daily Mail
Don't panic - this is not the same story you hear from every tourist you meet ... This book will make you laugh out loud through recognition and embarrassment
Irish News
One of the funniest writers around. If you were asked to choose the ideal travelling companion, you would put Pete McCarthy near the top of your list. But if he doesn't happen to be available, MCCARTHY'S BAR is the next best thing
Yorkshire Evening Post
A riveting piece of storytelling
Observer
The Sunday Times
The new book is just as quirky and even funnier. It's full of extraordinary encounters, insightful glimpses of the places he visits and humorous comments on human behaviour, not least his own.
Sunday Telegraph
McCarthy is an accomplished writer, snappy and shrewd
Guardian
McCarthy's sharp and intelligent humour makes this roundabout journey a constant joy
Independent
Praise for MCCARTHY'S BAR: McCarthy mines a rich seam of humour as he finds himself on the receiving end of some warm but unsophisticated hospitality. But then, he could probably make a phone book funny.
Independent on Sunday
Hilarious, informed and intelligent ... a wonderful debut. By the end, we, too, would like to move to Ireland
Amazon.co.uk
An engaging, evocative book. Four out of five stars
Daily Mail
Don't panic - this is not the same story you hear from every tourist you meet ... This book will make you laugh out loud through recognition and embarrassment
Irish News
One of the funniest writers around. If you were asked to choose the ideal travelling companion, you would put Pete McCarthy near the top of your list. But if he doesn't happen to be available, MCCARTHY'S BAR is the next best thing
Yorkshire Evening Post
A riveting piece of storytelling
Observer