A LUCKY IRISH LAD

Kevin O’Hara recreates his boyhood with these wonderful stories of growing up in Massachusetts in the 1950s and 60s as one of eight children. His parents, born in Ireland, came to this country for their children’s sake. His family struggled against grinding poverty but they never gave up and never lost their faith that God had a plan for them....[more]

"This book is beautiful, unique and deeply intimate."
               --Frank West, Irish American News, Chicago

"A story of growing up Irish and American that stir deep emotions in every reader. Read it now and enjoy the movie later!"
               --Thomas Fleming, winner of the Lincoln Prize for Lifetime Achievement in History, and New York Times bestselling author of the secret trial of Robert E. Lee

"Kevin O'Hara crystallizes the Irish-American experience of the mid-twentieth century as vividly, as accurately, and as humorously as anyone has yet. So read the book. You'll feel lucky, too."
               --William Martin, New York Times bestselling author of Back Bay and The Lost Constitution

LAST OF THE DONKEY PILGRIMS
A MAN'S JOURNEY THROUGH IRELAND

The warm-hearted story of an Irish-American who goes back to discover his roots

Some people search for the truth of their lives in their families and in their past. Some go back to their roots in an effort to discover who the people were who helped shape their lives. [more]

"A peripatetic masterpiece!"
               --The Bloomsbury Review

"Ten Best Books About Ireland."
               --The Christian Science Monitor

"One of the Finest books about contemporary Ireland ever written"
               --Library Journal

“This deeply touching odyssey of two pilgrims--one a courageous man and the other a courageous donkey--touched me as few books have. I laughed and cried and agonized with the pair every step of their incredible journey. I recommend this book to anyone and everyone.”
               --Morgan Llywelyn

"With the belly warmth of a perfectly pulled pint, the legendary
twinkle of the Irish and the eyes of a photographer, Kevin O'Hara
records the story of his ramble around the rim of Ireland!"
               --Ruth Bass, The Berkshire Eagle

"An absolute gem."
               --The Donegal Democrat

"Kevin O'Hara's book should be in every Irish classroom."
               --Matt Molloy, The Chieftans

Berkshire Living Article May 2007, "A Walk to Remember" (pdf)