This book moves with the pulse of many people, many voices, sounding out their lives. People helping each other navigate and negotiate life on life's terms. Sound men and women. Their yarns andmusical musings, which were often carried by fierce wit, had the power and wisdom to give direction, to explain, to soothe, to amuse and to comfort the soul. These stories, sayings and songs stayed with me always, precious and timeless as I live and love on this river of sound. Now's my chance, in this book, to share and pass them on.

Customer Review - Ruth Mc Neely:

A warm meander with John in a conversational tone. It gathers in so much: the stories, the sayings, the truths, the tales, tall and otherwise, the observations and the simply beautiful gathering of sayings. A life lived with a unique capacity to remember the details, the moments, the poetry and the meanings.   The Irish language a character.  A heart opening book, John’s unique take and his passion for the person, music, language and truth.  It is funny, moving and accurate.  A book that lifts the spirit. A light touch, with a depth and respect for life that is unique and rare. Many layered, the remembered sayings and moments illustrating whole worlds of philosophy. Peopled with folks I will never know but who are alive through John’s words. It is an important, generous soulful walk through many places.  It’s a book to pick up every now and then. A truly unique voice and a treasure of a book full of respect and the kindest of observations. A lovely gift for exiles, a beauty of a book.