Vitali's Ireland [Idioma Inglés] - Tapa blanda

Vitali Vitaliev is a vastly experienced travel writer and a man who understands exile and displacement. His portrait of Ireland is affectionate and slightly perplexed. He does not hesitate to note the litter, the lousy food in many places, the shabbiness and lack of grooming, the ridiculous expense of simple things. He also finds much kindness, stunningly beautiful scenery, evidence of new hope and prosperity everywhere. In short, Vitali's Ireland is a job lot of a country, a place very obviously in transition. It knows it is being carried along on a tide of change but is unsure of the destination. Behind some of the new swagger, he detects great uncertainties.

Born in the Ukraine, Vitali Vitaliev has lived in Russia, Britain and Australia before temporarily moving to Ireland in recent years. He is a prolific multi-award-winning journalist, author and broadcaster. A columnist for a number of British and Australian national newspapers, he appeared regularly on radio and television. His books include Dateline Freedom: revelations of an unwilling exile and Little is the Light: nostalgic travels in the mini states of Europe.