Talking to Kate by Tom Nestor
Laced with the experiences and memories of an old man to form his lessons about life 'Granddad?' 'Yes, Kate.' Do all old people die?' In this uplifting and beautifully-written memoir, Tom Nestor recounts conversations with his five-year-old granddaughter, Kate. In their chats and the thoughts prompted by what the inquisitive Kate says or does, Tom - now in his seventies - realises what a sea change has taken place in Ireland in the space of a single generation. He shares his experiences and the wisdom that comes with the perspective of years, hoping to instil in Kate his appreciation of the beauty of the natural world, an understanding of life and relationships, and guidance for how Kate and her generation might cope with life's future trials and tribulations. Tom Nestor sees life with a poet's eye and in Talking to Kate his memories of childhood and his conversations with the precocious and innocent Kate enchant and enlighten. Takes readers into the different and innocent times of both the child and her grandfather
'There is a fine writer in our midst and few of us know it' Midland Tribune 'Nestor sees with a poet's eye' Sunday Independent 'Tom's poetic eye for details and frequent beautifully-wrought descriptive passages make for a rich reading' Limerick Leader 'A book that has a broad and warm feel to it' Clare People
Tom Nestor, from West Limerick, is now retired and lives in County Offaly. A winner of the Ian St. James Short Story Award, his previous books include the best-selling memoir, The Keeper of Absalom's Island, and a novel, The Blue Pool. He has had many short stories published, has written plays for RTE and BBC radio, and for many decades was a columnist with the Limerick Leader.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781905172917 |
| ISBN 10 | 1905172915 |
| Title | Talking to Kate |
| Author | Tom Nestor |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Gill |
| Year published | 2009-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 216 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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