Wise, moving, deeply honest. Katherine Zappone tells a moving story of the great love she shared with Ann Louise Gilligan and how these two talented, public spirited women were able to change the lives of so many others through their inspirational education projects, their advocacy for women's rights and gay rights and their immersion in complex contemporary politics. Together they helped change Ireland and despite the grief of Ann Louise's untimely death, the spirit of generosity these two remarkable women exemplify still courses generously through Irish life * Mary McAleese *
This powerful and compelling memoir charts the lives and loves of two remarkable women and inspiring activists, the late and much loved Ann Louise Gilligan and, her wife, Katherine Zappone, former minister for Children, Disability, and Equality. It offers unique insights into some of the most important moments in the history of early 21st century Ireland, especially the Marriage Equality Referendum (2015) and the Repeal of the Eighth Amendment (2018). Uplifting, moving, and reaffirming, this is a must read memoir * Jane Ohlmeyer *
Tender, funny, humane - a memoir of the courage it takes to lead change * Emilie Pine *
This is a love story that changed our country forever * Ali Hewson *
Wise, moving, deeply honest. Katherine Zappone tells a moving story of the great love she shared with Ann Louise Gilligan and how these two talented, public spirited women were able to change the lives of so many others through their inspirational education projects, their advocacy for women's rights and gay rights and their immersion in complex contemporary politics. Together they helped change Ireland and despite the grief of Ann Louise's untimely death, the spirit of generosity these two remarkable women exemplify still courses generously through Irish life * Mary McAleese *
This powerful and compelling memoir charts the lives and loves of two remarkable women and inspiring activists, the late and much loved Ann Louise Gilligan and, her wife, Katherine Zappone, former minister for Children, Disability, and Equality. It offers unique insights into some of the most important moments in the history of early 21st century Ireland, especially the Marriage Equality Referendum (2015) and the Repeal of the Eighth Amendment (2018). Uplifting, moving, and reaffirming, this is a must read memoir * Jane Ohlmeyer *