Hitching for Hope: A Journey into the Heart and Soul of Ireland
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Hitching for Hope: A Journey into the Heart and Soul of Ireland

Hitching for Hope: A Journey into the Heart and Soul of Ireland

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Ruairi McKiernan (Author)  

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#1 Irish Times Bestseller! A book about hope when the world was collapsing Irish Times A modern travel tale, part personal pilgrimage, part political quest that captures the power of human resilience "McKiernan sticks his thumb out, and somehow a healthy dose of humanity manages to roll up alongside him. . . . This book is a paean to nuance, decency and possibility."-Colum McCann, National Book Award winner and New York Times bestselling author of Let the Great World Spin and Apeirogon. Perfect for fans of Bill Bryson Following the collapse of Ireland's economy, social activist Ruairi McKiernan questions whether he should join the mounting number of emigrants searching for greater opportunity elsewhere. McKiernan embarks on a hitchhiking odyssey with no money, no itinerary and no idea where he might end up each night. His mission: to give voice to those emerging from one of the most painful periods of economic and social turmoil in Ireland's history. Engaging, provocative and sincere, Hitching for Hope is a testimony to the spirit of Ireland. It is an inspirational manifesto for hope and healing in troubled times.
Ruairi McKiernan is a renowned Irish social campaigner, Fulbright scholar, former Presidential appointee to Ireland's Council of State, and European Director of the American nonprofit Narrative 4. He is also the host of the popular Love and Courage podcast, founder of the pioneering SpunOut.ie national youth charity, and a founding member of the Uplift organization. In 2017, the global social entrepreneur foundation, Ashoka, named McKiernan one of the top ten people leading social change in Ireland.
  • Contributor: Ruairi McKiernan
  • Imprint: Chelsea Green Publishing Co
  • ISBN13: 9781603589574
  • Number of Pages: 240
  • Packaged Dimensions: 156x235x20mm
  • Packaged Weight: 381
  • Format: Paperback
  • Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing Co
  • Release Date: 2020-03-26
  • Binding: Paperback / softback
  • Biography: Ruairi McKiernan is a renowned Irish social campaigner, Fulbright scholar, former Presidential appointee to Ireland's Council of State, and European Director of the American nonprofit Narrative 4. He is also the host of the popular Love and Courage podcast, founder of the pioneering SpunOut.ie national youth charity, and a founding member of the Uplift organization. In 2017, the global social entrepreneur foundation, Ashoka, named McKiernan one of the top ten people leading social change in Ireland.

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