In the Name of the Father

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Summary: No title for this review
Review: I bought Gerry Conlon's book after seeing the Jim Sheridan film "In the name of the father," which had little to do with the narrative Conlon set down. In particular I was struck with the conflicts the filmmakers made - between Conlon and his father, between Conlon and his lawyer, and between Conlon and the IRA members who did the bombings Conlon was convicted for - when the conflicts Conlon described had to do with the Irish prisoners vs. British prison officials.

A year ago when I had access to an aggregate news group I looked up Mr. Conlon - he's apparently a broken man, unable to adjust to the outside life, broke, wishing he were back in prison. Has he been vindicated by the English Courts? Has he had any recompense? Do the families of the Guildford Four accept his innocence? I'd like to know who the victims are here.

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Summary: Incredible read.
Review: This book was incredible. It's difficult to believe the such injustices happen. Basically, this book is about a troubled 'youth' who just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time and was sentenced to jail along with other members of his family. When the book is over, you feel a sense of relief, yet you can't help but feel anger towards the criminal justice system.

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Summary: More Injustice For The Irish
Review: You must read this book,even if you're not Irish it will break your heart. You will ask yourself will it ever end ? The British have made miserable the lives of so many. Gerry Conlon and his family are owed a great debt by the brits for their suffering and loss. I have great compassion and pity for anyone that has lived under the tyranny of british rule. More than politics, this is a tale of family honour.