I think I own about a dozen Petes, so I may have to look into that book. Since the Irish tend to be more talented than most national groups in telling a narrative, so you don't have to drag the story out of them with a grappling hook, I bet it has good energy.
There was a thread earlier last month on the book.
Here's what I posted:
"I got mine at the 2019 Chicago Pipe Show release, and got the first signed copy. It's a fabulous book."