The Story We Carry in Our Bones

Irish History for Americans

By: Juilene Osborne-McKnight

Narrated by: Juilene Osborne-McKnight

More than 40 million people consider themselves Irish American, and yet most of them do not truly understand the rich cultural history of their ancestors. From prehistoric times to the emigration of the Irish to Amerikay, this broad, yet comprehensive, history gives a general overview of the deep history of Irish Americans.

The book includes such interesting topics as the four cycles of Irish storytelling, ancient Celtic legends of shape-shifting and Fair Folk, the six Gaelic languages and their relation to one another, the Gallic Wars with Julius Caesar, the Anglo-Norman invasion, the sacred ceremonies and religious beliefs of the Druids, the real story of St. Patrick, the Great Famine brought on by British involvement, the mass exodus of Irish to America, and the struggle for Irish Americans to rebuild their lives upon new soil, in an unwelcome land.

©2015 Juilene Osborne-McKnight (P)2021 Tantor

Wonderful and well told story.

I enjoyed the early chapters all the way up to when the English brought a lot of sadness and pain to the Irish. The Irish emigrants made a wonderful contribution to the many nations who welcomed them and the result was well told! Thank you,

Proud History

Started slow, heartbreaking, interesting,..ended amazing, heartfelt, proud. What a great book that tells our ENTIRE story…some of which I didn’t even know. Was recently in Ireland for a month and needed something like this to teach me more and take me back 💚

Great History for Irish Americans

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was very detailed and yet extremely engaging. The author has a wonderful way of delving into so many facets of Irish History that illuminate numerous aspects of Irish culture. It was a wonderful educational ride opening my eyes to questions I have always had and ones I never thought of.

Just incredible.

I’m so grateful to have found this book and I’ll be sharing with my O’Neills and O’Rourkes, the Collins and Clarks, McGraths and Skellys and Whelans!! It’s had a really big impact, and I love that it was researched and written by a woman…

Great Listen

Perhaps a bit heavy on "ancient" history for my taste, but very well done and enjoyable.