Description
Description
The story of an Irish family that has been shaped by the tales, music humour and religious practices of Ireland in the decade leading up to the 1840s, as well as the inescapable suffering of the potato famine. Two sisters from this family emigrate to America to consitute a vital part of the American melting pot.
About the Author
About the Author
Mary Patricia Kelly is the author of a novel Special Intentions, and nonfiction on subjects as varied as Martin Scorsese and the rescue of Scott O'Grady 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. She lives in New York City.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"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
"[Will] appeal to fans of Frank McCourt and Irish History."--Publishers Weekly
"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 it's 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.' You'll need time for laughter and tears and pure magic."--Frank McCourt, Pulitzer-Prize-winning author of ANGELA'S ASHES
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Grand Central Publishing
Pub date:
2011-02-28
Length:
576 pages
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