Miriam: Life, Work, Everything
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Miriam: Life, Work, Everything
A fascinating memoir from one of Ireland’s most
celebrated and singular broadcasters.
Miriam O’Callaghan is one of Ireland’s best-known broadcasters, covering every
election, referendum, major controversy and important public event for TV, and
hosting an award-winning radio show. Combining career success, high-octane
glamour and being a mother-of-eight makes her a truly unique figure in Irish
public life.
In her absorbing memoir, Miriam shares touching stories from her personal life –
from the life-changing impact of losing her beloved sister and father in a matter
of months, and the end of her first marriage that same year, to the joys and
challenges of bringing eight children into the world and juggling a frenetically
busy life (‘give up on perfection’ is her wise advice!).
Miriam includes fascinating insights into a career that has given her a ringside
seat to a changing Ireland. Like attending Bobby Sands’ wake even before she
was a journalist, and life coming full circle when she championed John Hume to
be declared the greatest figure in Irish history. She describes extraordinary
debates, important and heart-breaking conversations with people in the eye of a
media storm, and how she goes after and prepares for the big interviews – as
well as what happens when things go wrong. Miriam also addresses the recent
RTÉ controversies that cast a shadow over its high-profile presenters, not least
herself.
Miriam is an exceptionally honest and personal memoir from one of Ireland’s
most esteemed broadcasters
Fascinating stories: Miriam is more candid than ever about her personal
and professional life – from attending IRA hunger striker Bobby Sands’ wake
as a 21-year-old, to her row with Martin McGuinness after hosting the 2011
presidential debate, to how the death of her beloved sister when they were
both mums in their early 30s made her a braver woman and a more
compassionate broadcaster.
About the Author
Broadcaster Miriam O’Callaghan has had a four-decade
career in the media and is one of Ireland’s leading broadcasters and public
figures.
Miriam O’Callaghan has been a leading figure in Irish broadcast and current
affairs for over 40 years. She has presented RTÉ’s Prime Time since 1996 and
hosts the live radio show, Sunday with Miriam.
