Viking Historical Romance
Cultural Heritage Fiction
Date Published: November 19, 2018
Publisher: Page Publishing, Inc
Johanna Cashman and John McCarthy, along with over a million others, immigrated to America to escape a devastating famine. They left behind family members who faced starvation to come to a land that would give them a new opportunity for a good life. They were soon made aware that they were not welcome in this new land and that every day would present a new struggle for survival. Johanna and John got married, determined to raise a family in their adopted country. In spite of all the obstacles they encountered, including John's untimely death, the family grew and found success. The second generation used their success to lend assistance to the country their parents were forced to leave in Ireland's drive for independence from its oppressor. This historical novel brings the reader through the heartwarming story of a family that overcomes adversity to thrive in America. At the same time, it details the movement in the country they left to find its own independent place in the world.
Interview
with Jack Cashman
Please
Introduce yourself
I
graduated from College in 1973 then embarked on a forty year career
in commercial real estate and commercial insurance. During those
forty years I also served in the elected positions of City Councilor
and Maine State Representative.
I
married my wife Betty in 1972 and we have two sons Derek and Danny.
Together with their wives Michelle and Karen they have
blessed
us with five granddaughters. In my fifties I joined the
administration of Maine Governor John Baldacci and served eight years
as a Commissioner. Since leaving that position I have been busy
managing my own commercial property while at the same time starting a
new career as an author.
Can
you please tell us more about your
journey?
I
have been extremely fortunate in my life to have always been a member
of a great family who gave me strength and support. First with my
parents and five siblings and then with my wife and sons. In terms of
my education I owe a debt of thanks to the Brothers at John Bapst
High School who taught me how to think. Finally in my business career
I have been fortunate to have solid, honest business
partners.
Please
tell us about your
Book
My
book "AN IRISH IMMIGRANTS STORY" is a historical novel in
which I attempt to highlight three themes;
1-the
struggles of Irish Immigrants, 2-Ireland's great hunger and the
devastating effect it had on generations of Irish people, 3-the Irish
revolution in which Ireland became only the second country to break
away from British rule. I also include some information on the career
of John L Sullivan the first boxer acclaimed as heavy weight champion
of the world. I included him because he was a hero to Irish people
when they sorely needed one.
The
main characters in the book are fictional however, as in all of my
books, the book includes a fair amount of historical data.
What
are the strategies that helped you become successful
in your
journey?
Throughout
my rather diverse career I have tried to remain faithful to several
principals; never forget where you came from,
treat
people with respect and lastly in whatever you are trying to
accomplish, win, lose or draw don't dwell on the result just move
on
to
the next deal.
Any
message for our readers
The
books I write are all novels with fictional characters being woven
into actual historic events. I hope my readers find the books
enjoyable to read as well as educational.
About The Author
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