Rhode Running: Random Rhode Island Reflections

Patrick T. Conley

In his fifth anthology of essays, noted Rhode Islander Patrick T. Conley highlights his Irish-American heritage and a happy reunion with alma mater, La Salle Academy. Dozens of essays showcase Conley’s acumen as a historian of his native state and the sting of his wit on such subjects as woke culture, historical statues, top-flight athletes and sports promoters, patriotism, our country’s misguided wars, Rhode Island’s Black leaders and prominent women, not to mention the political advice he gave to President Donald Trump that he quickly accepted. Highly personal essays conclude the book, touching on his earliest writing and reading efforts and the major role his Hall of Fame wife and partner Gail Cahalan-Conley has played in shaping his life and career.