Daniel O'Donnell

Daniel O'Donnell

Author: Daniel O'Donnell

Publisher: Virgin Books Limited

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780753510728

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Idolized by millions, Daniel O'Donnell is a phenomenon in the history of music and entertainment. This pictorial journey takes fans through the landmarks of Daniel's life, as the Irish balladeer opens his personal and professional photo albums for a revealing look at his life.


In That Time

In That Time

Author: Daniel H. Weiss

Publisher: PublicAffairs

Published: 2019-11-05

Total Pages: 181

ISBN-13: 1541773896

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Through the story of the brief, brave life of a promising poet, the president and CEO of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art evokes the turmoil and tragedy of the Vietnam War era. In That Time tells the story of the American experience in Vietnam through the life of Michael O'Donnell, a bright young musician and poet who served as a soldier and helicopter pilot. O'Donnell wrote with great sensitivity and poetic force, and his best-known poem is among the most beloved of the war. In 1970, during an attempt to rescue fellow soldiers stranded under heavy fire, O'Donnell's helicopter was shot down in the jungles of Cambodia. He remained missing in action for almost three decades. Although he never fired a shot in Vietnam, O'Donnell served in one of the most dangerous roles of the war, all the while using poetry to express his inner feelings and to reflect on the tragedy that was unfolding around him. O'Donnell's life is both a powerful, personal story and a compelling, universal one about how America lost its way in the 1960s, but also how hope can flower in the margins of even the darkest chapters of the American story.


Living the Dream

Living the Dream

Author: Daniel O'Donnell

Publisher: The O'Brien Press Ltd

Published: 2017-10-16

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 184717986X

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In Ireland, Daniel O'Donnell is more than just a singing star: he has reached the status of 'national treasure'. It has been a long journey for the boy from Kincasslagh, County Donegal, and in Living the Dream he tells his story with his customary sense of humour and down-to-earth charm. Much has happened in Daniel O'Donnell's life since his first autobiography, Follow Your Dream, and in this new book he reflects on the range of experiences and emotions that accompanied his wife Majella's battle with cancer; the death of his beloved mother, Julia; his part in the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing TV show; and his B&B Road Trip adventures with Majella. And he delves into the relentless touring and recording that took him to the brink of burnout and forced him to reassess his priorities. Daniel O'Donnell is an international phenomenon – 'a real star'. His fans will love this latest instalment of his extraordinary life story.


Even on Days when it Rains

Even on Days when it Rains

Author: Julia O'Donnell

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2008-09-04

Total Pages: 333

ISBN-13: 1407022342

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Irish singing star Daniel O'Donnell's mother, Julia, grew up on a remote island off the northwest coast of Ireland, going barefoot and doing hard labour as as child during the poverty-stricken 1920s. The hard work continued through her teenage years as she picked potatoes in the fields and travelled to Scotland to gut fish in the ports. After she married, Julia's beloved husband, Francie, was forced to work away from home for months on end. Physically demanding, the work eventually took its toll and Julia found herself widowed and penniless with five children while still in her forties. In this classic and inspiring story of triumph over adversity, Julia tells how she battled through this dark period by knitting sweaters into the early hours of the morning to support her family. Then, in an amazing twist of fate, this hard-working woman and dedicated mother watched from the wings as her offspring flourished. Her daughter Margaret and son Daniel went on to achieve fame and fortune as chart-topping singers. Poignant, warm and laced with great humour, The Mother's Story is a tale of maternal love, hardship and sacrifice, and a fascinating insight into this remarkable Irish family's life. 'I was six when my father died so my mother has been everything to me. Wherever I go I tell the world about my wonderful mother. I'm a singer today because of my mother's encouragement. She has been the biggest influence in my life.' Daniel O'Donnell


It's All in the Head

It's All in the Head

Author: Majella O'Donnell

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-10-09

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 1471138968

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In September 2013, on the Late Late Showin front of an audience of more than half a million, Majella O'Donnell had her hair shaved off and raised a phenomenal 600,000 euros for the Irish Cancer Society. It was a public declaration from a private woman, a statement of enormous courage in her fight against breast cancer. In this searingly moving and empowering memoir, Majella takes the reader on a journey through her life to that point. It begins with her childhood in the 1960s, growing up in a small town in Ireland, her early love of music and dreams of a future full of hope and excitement, only to be dashed by a broken marriage and an uphill battle with depression. Her confidence and self-esteem at a low ebb, Majella decided to take charge of her own life and make a fresh start. Then destiny lent a hand when she met Daniel O'Donnell, and their marriage in 2002 brought her immense happiness and fulfilment. It was a decade or so later that tragedy struck, with the diagnosis of breast cancer. This is the compelling story of a woman made extraordinary by the courage with which she faced her greatest challenge. A woman who has learned about life the hard way, but who, with the love and support of her family and her husband Daniel, and the public by her side, has come through with a force of character and a deep-seated determination that will inspire us all.


Daniel O'Donnell's Ireland

Daniel O'Donnell's Ireland

Author: Daniel O'Donnell

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 1905264089

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Daniel O?Donnell is a musical phenomenon, with millions of dedicated fans on both sides of the Atlantic. Following the tremendous success of his autobiography and the illustrated My Pictures and Places comes a brand new title from the Irish superstar.In this lavishly illustrated new book, Daniel O?Donnell invites you to explore the stunning locations of his homeland - from its most popular beauty spots to its hidden gems - and the songs that were inspired by the landscapes and natural beauty of Ireland. And who better to act as tour guide on this journey than one of Ireland's best-loved and most successful cultural ambassadors?With a wealth of spectacular photos - some never before seen - this beautiful book will be a treasured gift for Daniel's fans and anyone charmed by the traditions of Ireland and its musical history.


Daniel O'Donnell

Daniel O'Donnell

Author: Daniel O'Donnell

Publisher: Virgin Books Limited

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 9780753509784

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From humble beginnings in County Donegal in Ireland to worldwide recording success, Daniel O'Donnell recounts the incredible story of his life, charting the ups and downs with remarkable honesty. Through wonderful anecdotes, Daniel recalls his early years and the moment he set his heart on becoming a singer, and gives a personal acount of his speading popularity and subsequent perfomances all over the world. With distinctive charm and modesty, he takes us behind the scenes of his phenomenal professional success, providing unique access to the man behind the hits and headlines. A bestseller when it was first published, Daniel O'Donnell: My Story has been fully revised and updated with a wealth of brand new material. for the first time Danel gives an intimate account of his romance and high-profile wedding to Majella McLennan as well as his deeply personal observations on worldwide success and his recent breathrough to stardom in the USA.


The Mother's Story

The Mother's Story

Author: Julia O'Donnell

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 9780750528870

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Julia O'Donnell grew up on a remote island off the northwest coast of Ireland, going barefoot as a child during the poverty-stricken 1920s. During her teenage years she picked potatoes and travelled to Scottish ports to gut fish. She married her beloved husband Francie, but his work was physically demanding and she found herself widowed and penniless with five children while still in her forties. She survived by knitting sweaters which were sold in America by relatives, until in an amazing twist of fate, her daughter Margaret and son Daniel became chart-topping singers and she found herself mingling with celebrities and royalty.


Make Work Matter

Make Work Matter

Author: Michaela PhD O'Donnell

Publisher: Baker Books

Published: 2021-11-09

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 1493432362

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In the past decades, work has changed dramatically. Yet we are still sent into the new world of work with old, outdated tools, expectations, and strategies. This leaves us ill-equipped in our pursuit of meaningful work that will impact our communities and change the world. The result? Unmet expectations and unfulfilled longings. Not to mention curiosity about how to do the work we sense God calling us to. Make Work Matter provides a blueprint for a better future. Filled with stories and insights from faithful entrepreneurs and built on solid research, this book will help you - discover what God is calling you to do in a changing world - define where you are in this season of work - embrace what the Bible says (and doesn't say) about calling - develop a mindset and habits suited for the new world of work - reflect on and work out ways that sustain you on the journey It's time to close the gap between what you're doing now and the meaningful work you desire to accomplish. This book will help you chart your own way forward.


Our Donegal Roots

Our Donegal Roots

Author: James O'Donnell

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2021-10-20

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13:

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Our Donegal Roots is the story of the authors' ancestry stretching back to four families with long bloodlines in the Rosses district in West Donegal. Their parents left that Gaeltacht enclave in 1929 to come to America where they settled and began a new Irish-American branch of the family. In addition to detailing their Donegal roots, the book contains stories of life in their parents' home villages of Annagry and Kincasslagh and as well the authors' own upbringing as first generation Irish- Americans on Staten Island. The book contains numerous historical photos, family trees and other archival material which document the lives of these four native families of Donegal.