IRISH STORIES FOR CHRISTMAS

These eight stories, read by the author, are sentimental, funny, gentle and full of feeling. The stories are wonderful, literary but accessible. "Spreading Joy and Jam at Christmas" and "Cider" are two of the best stories. Keane's soft voice requires careful attention from American listeners. Soon, however, the listener becomes attuned to the cadence and rhythm of County Kerry and is transported to the Ireland of our imagination and dreams. L.R.S. ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine [Published: JUN 96]