{"product_id":"f-ck-you-im-irish-why-we-irish-are-awesome","title":"F*ck You I'm Irish: Why We Irish Are Awesome","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription for Sales People\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere are 40 million Irish Americans, that's 7x more people than live in all of Ireland\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIrish pride has sparked parades, cultural phenomena, breakfast cereals, beer, riots, international holidays, beer, and the fame of Liam Neeson\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery St. Paddy's Day, Irish are regular folk alike buy t-shirts, pins, green beer, buttons, hats, and loads of other ephemera to celebrate the gingers, leprechauns, and snake-chasing saints of the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarc Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFrom battling oppression and famine in Ireland to overcoming poverty and discrimination in America, we Irish gained our fightin' moniker by standing up for our rights and earning the respect we deserve. Now, the amazing feats, astounding people and incredible facts in this fascinating book of Irish trivia will make you proudly say, 'F*ck you, I'm Irish'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Those interested in Ireland and its history and people will find interesting reading here, sometimes humorous, sometimes serious, always informative.\"-- \n\u003cem\u003eForeword Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"If you need a book to learn why the Irish are wonderful, turn to 'F**k You, I'm Irish: Why the Irish Are Awesome.'\"--NJ.com \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRashers Tierney\u003c\/b\u003e is an itinerant lecturer and anthropologist of note, presenting seminars across North America on all things Irish. His earth-shattering PhD thesis on \"Flatulence in Finnegan's Wake\" has been hailed as the work that \"blew apart\" the clique-ish inner circle of Joycean scholarship. He is currently at work on a study entitled \"Brogue mo thoin,\" a controversial volume on the connections between the ancient Irish craft of shoemaking and renowned Gaelic curses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiscover the in-your-face collection of trivia that's sure to inspire chest-thumping pride in everyone of Irish descent\u003c\/b\u003eIs there anyone who does not think the Irish are the greatest people on Earth? Before stepping outside to convince them, first peacefully impart upon any misinformed bar patrons the incontrovertible evidence presented in \n\u003ci\u003eF*ck You, I'm Irish\u003c\/i\u003e. Amazing accomplishment or astounding person, if it bleeds kelly green and it's feckin' great, it's in this book. \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e Irish pride has sparked parades, breakfast cereal, beer, riots, international holidays, the fame of Liam Neeson, sports mascots, more beer, and now, this fun and fascinating book. In its pages, Irish culture, history, and general weirdness come to life with snappy entries on everything from snake-chasing saints, cute hoors, and ruthless independence fighters to acclaimed authors, superstar rock bands, and fair-skinned super models. \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e Forget about the leprechaun dolls, T-shirts, hats, wigs, and green beer that people buy every St. Paddy's Day! With true stories of immigrant struggles, rollicking wakes, hurling shenanigans, and Guinness-fueled escapades, \n\u003ci\u003eF*ck You, I'm Irish\u003c\/i\u003e offers a far better way to celebrate one's heritage than a manky \"Kiss Me, I'm Irish\" button.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eForeword\u003c\/span\u003e 03\/17\/2015 (EAN 9781612434063, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eTierney, Rashers\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRashers Tierney is an itinerant lecturer and anthropologist of note, presenting seminars across North America on all things Irish. His earth-shattering PhD thesis on \"Flatulence in \n\u003ci\u003eFinnegan's Wake\u003c\/i\u003e\" has been hailed as the work that \"blew apart\" the clique-ish inner circle of Joycean scholarship. 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