Personal accounts by people of all political colours from these islands and the wider world who met and interacted with Martin McGuinness at different points in his life: some over a lifetime, others more briefly.
The narrative focuses on individuals in border communities who have thrived socially and economically since the Good Friday Agreement. However, the impending challenges posed by Brexit threaten to disrupt their lives and livelihoods, highlighting the precarious balance between progress and political changes.
Exploring significant historical events in Ireland, this book delves into the Ulster Covenant, the Easter Rising, and the Battle of the Somme, providing diverse political perspectives. Through interviews with notable figures such as An Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Roddy Doyle, it examines the fluidity of history and its impact on contemporary society. A recurring theme is the potential for understanding our shared past to inform our future, highlighting how these pivotal moments continue to influence Irish identity and unity.