Galway Bay by Mary Pat Kelly (English) Paperback Book

Description: Galway Bay by Mary Pat Kelly In the bestselling tradition of Frank Delaney, Colleen McCullough, and Maeve Binchy comes a poignant historical family saga set against the Famine. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description GALWAY BAY is the story of an Irish family that has been shaped by the traditional elements of Ireland in the decade leading up to the 1840s--the tales, music, humor, community, and religious practices - but that will also be irrevocably shaped by the Great Hunger - the potato famine - and its inescapable suffering. Two sisters from this family will not only survive the famine but also emigrate to America to constitute a vital part of the American melting pot, and to forge new lives for themselves. One of these two sisters is Honora who, in the course of her life, will experience two love stories -- one in Ireland, and one in America.This is a story of people living through incredibly turbulent times who have everything taken away from them--their families, their homes, their nourishment--yet somehow they survive and triumph. Ultimately, this is a story of survival, what we do to overcome adversity, and how we find strength when circumstances demand it. Author Biography Mary Pat Kelly is the author of a novel Special Intentions, and nonfiction on subjects as varied as Martin Scorcese and the rescue of Scott OGrady from Bosnia. In her life, she has been everything from a nun to a documentary filmmaker to a producer of short films for Saturday Night Live. Review "After reading her novel, Galway Bay, you might wonder if Mary Pat Kelly knows everything about 19th century Ireland, the Great Famine, and the emigrant experience in America. But its her exploration of the human heart that moves you. Against landscapes beautiful and bleak she brings her characters to unforgettable life. As they say in Ireland, Take your ease with this book. Youll need time for laughter and tears and pure magic."--Frank McCourt, Pulitzer-Prize-winning author of ANGELAS ASHES "[Will] appeal to fans of Frank McCourt and Irish History."--Publishers Weekly "A vividly lavish historical novel. Through the eyes of the extended Kelly clan, the reader is treated to a panoramic overview of the Irish American experience."--Booklist Long Description GALWAY BAY is the story of an Irish family that has been shaped by the traditional elements of Ireland in the decade leading up to the 1840s--the tales, music, humor, community, and religious practices - but that will also be irrevocably shaped by the Great Hunger - the potato famine - and its inescapable suffering. Two sisters from this family will not only survive the famine but also emigrate to America to constitute a vital part of the American melting pot, and to forge new lives for themselves. One of these two sisters is Honora who, in the course of her life, will experience two love stories -- one in Ireland, and one in America.This is a story of people living through incredibly turbulent times who have everything taken away from them--their families, their homes, their nourishment--yet somehow they survive and triumph. Ultimately, this is a story of survival, what we do to overcome adversity, and how we find strength when circumstances demand it. Review Quote "A vividly lavish historical novel. Through the eyes of the extended Kelly clan, the reader is treated to a panoramic overview of the Irish American experience."-- Booklist Details ISBN0446697109 Author Mary Pat Kelly Short Title GALWAY BAY Publisher Grand Central Publishing Language English ISBN-10 0446697109 ISBN-13 9780446697101 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Year 2011 Imprint Grand Central Publishing Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Pages 565 Residence New York City, NY, US Series Grand Central Publishing Audience General/Trade Publication Date 2011-04-07 US Release Date 2011-04-07 UK Release Date 2011-04-07 NZ Release Date 2011-04-11 AU Release Date 2011-04-11 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:43660371;

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