Free Book! February 2014
Michael K. Reynolds has written a great trilogy about Irish immigrants settling in American during the 1800s. I love historical novels, and I’ve really been “caught” by Reynolds’ novels. So you won’t be surprised to learn that our first free book in February 2014 is Michael’s SONGS OF THE SHENANDOAH, an Heirs of Ireland novel.
From the back cover: “At the intense onset of the American Civil War, Irish immigrant Seamus Hanley heeds his wife’s wishes to return to her beloved family farm in the South, where he takes a post as chaplain for a legendary general’s brigade… In this dramatic conclusion to the Heirs of Ireland series by standout author Michael K. Reynolds, the clash of loyalties and beliefs threatens an entire family as each member tries to hear God’s encouragement in the midst of the tragedy of war.”
Our give-away copy is a new trade-sized (big) paperback!
To have your name included in our Wednesday, February 12 drawing, please comment on this question: If you had to leave your home and emigrate to another country, what would you miss the most?
Blessings,
Sue
I would miss my family who stayed behind the most. My Tibert ancestors arrived in Canada in 1751, leaving the Palatinate Area (Germany), knowing they’d never again see their family and friends. It must have been heart-wrenching.
I can’t imagine how difficult that would be, Diane, and what an interesting history your family must have!
To me family is everything. My ancestors immigrated from France in the late 1600 to Quebec. I can not imagine how hard of a trip that was knowing you probably will never see some of your family again
Freedoms because I would bring family with me.
The water and the woods. Take them away and I will be like a rabid two legged horse. Family and friends can be reached by phone, computer or mail. Sorry guys. Im retired. :3 <3
Depending on the country I went to,but would definitely miss family and friends.
I would miss my family and my extended family. They are all a joy. My grandmother immigrated to this country when she was 8 years old. Her grandparents were so upset by the family moving her parents left her behind for a year to ease the separation. She described herself as a hostage for a year. When she finally left to for America by ship with a young Uncle, the women on the ship bought her candy and treats because they felt sorry for her traveling ‘alone’. Not having the means of communication of modern communication technology made the parting hard.
My family, of course! I felt like an immigrant when we moved to SW Kansas for four years back in the 1980s. Pre-computer communication and we couldn’t afford the long-distance phone calls… so I felt very isolated from my family. I think they missed me too, because when my grandmother passed away, I found every letter I wrote to her during those years, tied together with a string, and saved in her keepsakes box.
Thanks for entering me to win, this is the last in a series? I may need to go looking for the first. With my Irish ancestors and love of history, especially Civil War era… this is right up my alley!
I would miss my friends and my church the most. My family is the important to me (besides my faith) so I would be glad they were going with me. But my friends, extended family, and church would be greatly missed.
thanks for this opportunity – clSwalwell@gmail.com
in Him,
Cheri 🙂
I would miss my church, my family, and my friends.
I would miss the food! 🙂
I’d take my family with me, so we would more than likely miss home-cooked meals and the comfort of home 🙂
I’d try to take my family, too, Marie. I can’t imagine the feeling of leaving family forever, especially children.
I would, too, Alyssa!