Eyes That Do Not See - Couverture souple

Kearney, Kent B.

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798987609002

Editeur : Grandpa's Publishing, 2023

Synopsis

Discover the inspiring journey of Henry Kearney, from orphan to pioneer, in 'Eyes That Do Not See' - a tale of human resilience both uplifting and captivating.

Henry Kearney is orphaned at age 11 after barely surviving Ireland's famine in this historical novel inspired by the author's real-life great-grandfather. No matter the hardships, Henry refuses to let life defeat him as he continues to move forward with tenacity and grit, never giving up his dream of a better life.

From workhouses to steeplechase thrills, Henry survives famine ships and Civil War battlefields with unwavering determination in this absorbing tale that unfolds through the eyes of his descendants through a found journal.

Eventually, love finds him amidst the chaos, proving its strength in the darkest times. Finally, he settles on the drought-ravaged treeless plains of 1880s Nebraska, where the back-breaking work of homesteading and building a sod house tests his mettle in a story that portrays the challenges faced by immigrants and the spirit of a nation.

For Irish heritage lovers, Civil War enthusiasts, and frontier seekers, 'Eyes That Do Not See' is a must-read. The historical authenticity weaves a breathtaking narrative from start to finish and Henry’s journey will linger in your heart and mind for years to come.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Kent Kearney is a writer and a landscape artist who lives with his wife, Denise, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. They have two daughters and one grandchild. He was born in Kearney, Nebraska, in 1946 and grew up on a cattle ranch in Custer County, Nebraska which still includes his great-grandfather's original homestead. Eyes That Do Not See is his first novel about the life of his great-grandfather, an orphan, an Irish immigrant, and Confederate Civil War veteran.In 2017 Kent and his youngest daughter took a trip to Ireland in an attempt to find more information about his great grandfather, Henry Kearney, but were largely unsuccessful. They found little about him but learned a great deal about the history of Ireland. He decided to write his first novel using what little information he had about his great grandfather but using the history of the times he lived in.Kent is a graduate of the University of Nebraska in Lincoln with a degree in Business Administration. After graduation he worked in public accounting and became a Certified Public Accountant. He went into private business in the 1970s and in the early nineties he went to work as the Chief Financial Officer for a manufacturing firm in Kansas and retired from there in 2008.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Grandpa's Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798987609002
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 260
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