cover image The American Connection

The American Connection

Jack Holland. Penguin Books, $7.95 (272pp) ISBN 978-0-14-008495-5

Holland, a New York journalist born in Belfast, describes the extensive role played by Irish-Americans in the conflict in Northern Ireland, a role that may wane as Irish-Americans' attraction to Erin becomes more nostalgic. ""Thorough,'' PW found. (March)