“In The Light of Ordinary Days, an Irish American writer discovers her own native ancestors across the sea and practices the ancient rituals of light, stone, and vision. These are the teachings and guidance we need. An exquisite rendering of ancestral reconnection—brave, honest, and transformational. —Deena Metzger, award-winning author of La Vieja: A Journal of Fire and A Rain of Night Birds

“Flynn’s journey takes the form of a historical and spiritual pilgrimage . . . and herein lies the special quality of The Light of Ordinary Days. Its connection between healing, a sense of place, and new discoveries invite readers to walk alongside Flynn as she contemplates the nature of what is revealed and celebrated of the past and what can remain hidden. . . . readers seeking a blend of travelogue, memoir, family and country history, and Irish lore and spirituality will relish how deftly The Light of Ordinary Days weaves together all these facets to create an inviting, contemplative journey readers will want to take for themselves.” —Midwest Book Review

“To read The Light of Ordinary Days is to immerse oneself in the holiness of the land and waters, the holiness that has the potential to heal what is broken in our families, our souls, and even in our world. There are books that must be written, books that save lives, and this is one of them.” ––James Janko, author of The Wire-Walker

“Carolyn Brigit Flynn’s The Light of Ordinary Days treats ancestry as something active, not decorative. . . . The memoir moves through family history, Irish history, and Flynn’s attempt to understand what can still be restored after a life breaks open. . . . The prose is lyrical and often reverent. . . . For readers who like literary memoir with historical and emotional weight, this is a thoughtful and searching book.” —Manhattan Book Review