I'm Glad You Asked Me That: The Political Years

The woman who helped a cabinet minister resign in secret and escape his blackmailer. This is the account of a life in politics that involved Terry Prone working with five different political parties. It’s a story of triumphs like the speech she crafted for Mairéad Geoghegan-Quinn to deliver at an Ard Fheis — the one that helped end the Haughey era. It’s also the story of regrets, like being unable to stop a Tanaiste’s resignation or anticipating dementia in a major figure. Filled with affection for politicians she’s worked with — even the ones who couldn’t stand each other — and ruthless in its portrayal of the powerful, this is a memoir of falling in love with politics and politicians.