Tara and The Place of Irish Kings is a book about a young woman who had CF and wanted to write a book about her life. Sadly, she died before she was able to do it. So, her mother compiled her writings and put them together with the memories and reminiscences of others, to fulfill Tara's wish.
The book begins with Tara's writings about having CF. It goes on through her family history and all of her life. Her mother uses Tara's many diaries and journals to create an interesting read. This is a the story of life that lasted 28 years and was full, even though she had CF.
The book tells of Tara's early years, high school and college life, as well as trips that she took. She traveled to Europe and several places in the USA. She held a job and did many things that others only dream of. She even bought a shiny new convertible and a house. She had loves and disappointments. Tara was willing to take some risks, in order to do the things she wanted to.
When her doctors told her that she needed lung transplants, she went thought the work-up. However, when lungs became available, she decided that the surgery wasn't for her. She lived another four years.
If you are looking for a pleasant book to read, that has a connection with CF, this may be what you've been seeking. At 192 pages, in soft cover format, it is easily tucked into one's bag for travel or for those long days of clinic visits.
