A review by caroparr
Are You Somebody?: The Accidental Memoir of a Dublin Woman by Nuala O'Faolain

4.0

Unflinching is the word that immediately comes to mind, as the Irish journalist (and radio/TV producer, among other hats) tells the story of her life, starting as the second of nine children to parents who were either absent, absent-minded or lost to drink. But there's not a shred of sentimentality here, as she tells us about her many lovers (none of whom work out) and her often unsuccessful efforts to find her way in the world. The middle section, about the many people she worked with over the years, is not so interesting for those of us who have never heard of most of them. But apart from that I could not put it down. Thanks to Backlisted for the recommendation.