Power of Speech: A History of Standard Telephones and Cables 1883-1983 Book

This is quite an unusual little book, particularly for Donleavy. However, unlike some of the other comments I've read about it, I don't feel the need to place this below his other works. I like a number of his other works, but this is another animal entirely and I think should be enjoyed on its own without comparison to Donleavy's more traditionally told tales. This one is very interesting in its basic narrative structure and is worth looking at just for that aspect. Of course, Donleavy has a marvelous sense of humor and wit that makes all of his books delightful to read, and this book is no exception.