Rosita Boland is a senior features writer at the Irish Times, specialising in human interest stories. She was a 2009 Nieman Fellow at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. She won 'Journalist of the Year' at the 2018 Newsbrands Ireland journalism awards.
'Fascinating and warm-hearted essay collection...a moving meditation on friendship and the deep-seated need to find and retain human connections.' * IRISH INDEPENDENT * 'Boland says she endeavours as a journalist to be as empathetic, responsible and ethical as possible. Comrades is an exceptional example of all three. She writes with a lightness of touch and robust integrity. Reading her book has been an immensely enjoyable experience, like getting into a bubble bath that's the perfect temperature. It's one that I will re-read and give as a gift to many friends of my own.' * Irish Times * 'Comrades is a wonderfully constructed, moving and honest book.' * PATRICK FREYNE * 'Chatty, thoughtful and entertaining - an absorbing journey along life's tracks and trails.' * THE SUNDAY TIMES IRELAND * 'A gift of a book.' * THE GLOSS *