'Wryly self-deprecating, but also informative and illuminating' -- Matt Cooper
'A wonderfully engaging, honest and witty portrait of the humiliations, idealism, nobility and banality of democratic life' -- Rory Stewart * author of Politics on the Edge *
'Riveting, a real page turner, I couldn't put it down' -- Claire Byrne
'Provides valuable behind-the-scenes insights into the real operation of power and the world of politics' -- Eoin O Broin * The Irish Times *
'A searingly frank book. It is unusual to have a political memoir that is as honest, often brutally so, without being bitchy, self-pitying or directing blame elsewhere' -- Eoin O'Malley * Irish Independent *
'Remarkable' -- Gary Murphy * Irish Examiner *
'A truly fascinating insight into the highs, lows and lower-agains of politics. Regardless of who you vote for, this is a manual and a warning for would-be politicians everywhere' -- Ryan Tubridy
'An easy and entertaining read .. gripping, deeply personal, honest and self-critical. Not your average bio ... a must read' -- Leo Varadkar
'The best politics book of the year' -- Tom Kelly * Irish News *
'A very enjoyable, witty, and revealing political read' -- Mick Fealty * Slugger O'Toole *