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From the earth, a cry From the earth, a cry Ian Kenneally John Boyle O'Reilly (1844-1890) is one of Ireland's remarkable and least known historical figures who lived two very different lives. This is a study of O'Reilly's short but extraordinary life. OL16497850W
Reaching Down the Rabbit Hole Reaching Down the Rabbit Hole Brian David Burrell,Allan H. Ropper Dr. Ropper tries to summarise his insights from his 40 years as a clinical neurologist. OL17601144W
All souls All souls Michael Patrick MacDonald In this book, the author takes us deep into the secret heart of Southie. With radiant insight, he opens up a contradictory world, where residents are besieged by gangs and crime but refuse to admit a… OL17727231W
Stronger Stronger Jeff Bauman A survivor of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, who helped to set off one of the biggest manhunts in the country's history, discusses his experiences that day and his ongoing mission to walk again af… OL17811358W
Eminent Bostonians Eminent Bostonians O'Connor, Thomas H. "The history of Boston is inseparable from the life stories of its people - from the Puritans and Native Americans of the seventeenth century to the civic leaders and celebrities of today. In Eminent… OL1880065W
Rat Bastards Rat Bastards John "red" Shea John "Red" Shea, 40, was a top lieutenant in the South Boston Irish mob run, led by James "Whitey" Bulger. An ice–cold enforcer with a red–hot temper, Shea was a legend among his peers in the 1990s S… OL278351W
The Boston Italians The Boston Italians Stephen Puleo In this lively and engaging history, Stephen Puleo tells the story of the Boston Italians from their earliest years, when a largely illiterate and impoverished people in a strange land recreated the … OL5818032W