Book DescriptionThis new paperback edition of THE IRISH FACE IN AMERICA will be out just in time for St Patrick+s Day promotion in 2006 The book profiles a vibrant cross section of Irish Americans and their contributions to every aspect of society Several well-known figures are included: film stars Martin Sheen, Ed Burns, and Bridget Moynahan; обявя Riverdance founder Michael Flatley; television personality and producer Merv Griffin; and pro golfer Mark O+Meara among them The stories span all ages and walksof life, and capture the richness and heritage of the Irish-American experience in cities as diverse as Boston, Massachusetts; New Orleans, Louisiana; South Bend, Indiana; and O+ahu, Hawaii Also featured are writers, firefighters, college students, performers, politicians, astronauts, and athletes Providing a framework for these portraits of Irish-American life are longer essays by mystery writers Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins Clark, T J Golway (coauthor of The Irish in America), Patricia Harty (editor of Irish America magazine), and former Coca-Cola president Don Keough These insightful essays explore the question of what it is to be an Irish American-a subculture with enormous pride in its heritage, deeply rooted in tradition and culture yet utterly modern and ever changing.  Pantene2004 г 216 стр ISBN 0821228838.