Marie Gleeson to launch memoir 'Be Like The Sea' in Cashel library
Cashel Library event will feature interview, book signing and refreshments
Local author Marie Gleeson will launch her new book, Be Like The Sea, at Cashel Library on Friday, June 19, at 7pm.
The event will feature an interview with Cashel native and Today FM presenter Cathal Minogue, who will speak with Marie about her remarkable life story and the experiences that inspired the memoir.
In recent weeks, Marie has appeared on a number of national media platforms ahead of the launch, including interviews with Claire Byrne, Matt Cooper and Ireland AM.
Copies of Be Like The Sea will be available to purchase on the night, with a book signing taking place following the interview. Refreshments will also be served and all are welcome to attend.
A grounded memoir for readers interested in leadership, resilience and overcoming adversity, Be Like The Sea traces Marie's journey from her upbringing as a farmer's daughter in Tipperary to a career in the Irish Navy.
The book recounts her experiences from the challenges of military training to commanding high-pressure missions at sea, including a major drug interdiction operation that resulted in the seizure of cocaine valued at €700 million.
Drawing on lessons learned throughout her naval career, Marie reflects on leadership, change and navigating life's challenges. The sea becomes both a backdrop and a metaphor throughout the memoir, offering insights into adapting to uncertainty and finding strength during difficult times.
Be Like The Sea tells the story of an unconventional career path and explores how the lessons learned in demanding environments can help people face adversity and chart a course towards new possibilities.
In the book, Marie writes: "In the stillness, my breathing steadies. I feel myself coming up as if from deep water, and I have the strongest feeling that I can ride this storm."