Author Talk & Book Signing with Mary Jo Gohman

This non-fiction work delves into the author's journey of exploring her Irish heritage and family history. The narrative explores the research process involving letters, photographs, interviews with relatives, pouring through archives, and visits to ancestorial locations in Ireland and Scotland. The description weaves personal anecdotes with historical references to the impact of the family's experiences, which led to emigrating from Ireland to the shores of America in the 1920s.
The saga recalls family members' adjustment to the challenges and blessings they discover in their new homeland. When faced with the effects of illness and tragedies as well as economic, social, and political turmoil, the kinfolk's manner of addressing adversity illustrated their resilience. Gohmann reflects on how familiar bonds and faith played roles in navigating the trials and celebrating joys across generations.