The Other Side of the Rainbow (book)
| Author | Máire (Moya) Brennan, with Angela Little |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
Publication date | 2001 |
| Publication place | Ireland United States Germany |
| ISBN | 0-340756-13-6 |
The Other Side of the Rainbow: The Autobiography of the Voice of Clannad is Moya (Máire) Brennan's 2001 autobiography, providing a detailed account of her life and musical career up to the year 2000.[1]
Synopsis
Brennan describes the experiences of growing up in an Irish-speaking household and early interests in music, through her group Clannad's successes and transitions, her duet with Bono from U2, a solo recording career, and finding her faith with help from her husband.[1]
Reception and later editions
The book was well-received globally.
Expanded second edition
In a second edition, Brennan added a new chapter in which she shares her thoughts on first publishing it, including worries about several struggles in her life becoming public, then her relief at the positive reception and her hopes in the confidence it might give to young women.[2]
German edition
The book has been published in German, titled Mein Irisches Leben: Die Autobiographie der Sängerin von 'Clannad', und Schwester von Enya ('My Irish Life: The Autobiography of the Singer of Clannad, and Sister of Enya').[1] Brennan has expressed anger with the publishing company in Germany for using Enya's name on the cover.[3] The book was also briefly published in the Netherlands.
References
- ^ a b c Northern Skyline - Moya Brennan & Clannad fansite
- ^ Moya Brennan - Books
- ^ German interview with Brennan (11 December 2008)
External links
- Official website for the book