Returning to the territory of "Brokeback Mountain" (in her first volume of Wyoming Stories) and Bad Dirt (her second), National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize-winner Proulx delivers a stunning and visceral new collection.

In 1947, at the age of 18, Thomas Gilrane immigrated from County Leitrim, Ireland to America. By all standards, he has been successful. Tom found work, served in the US Army, married and earned his American citizenship. His childhood of farming, family, hard work and religion provided him with all he needed to succeed. With his wife Lorraine, he made a life in America, earning his way and raising four children. His memoir details life growing up in a thatched cottage, without electricity, water or any modern conveniences. The simple joys, challenges and difficulties that were typical of living a traditional farm life in rural Ireland are described in vivid detail. It is a fascinating journey, and one that is typical for thousands of Irish families in the early 1900's. This story of immigration is bitter-sweet, full of emotion, humor and sometimes harsh realities. He tells his story matter-of-factly, as he remembers it-Just the Way It Was. Website: Justthewayitwas.com

It is written like a fairy tale, yet the events are realistic. The moral of the story is that ordinary people can accomplish extraordinary things. It is meant to inspire young children to go out and do what they can do to make the world a better place. Although the story is fictional, the events are based on personal and historical events in Diane's life. In fact, her father still resides in the house and village where the story is set, in Fosters, Michigan.

This story describes the strong bond that exists between a little girl and her dad. The girl's parents are divorced and she has to live in two houses. When she asks her dad why, he says That's Just The Way It Is. The little girl has learned that lots of things in her life are a certain way and she has begun to accept it as That's Just The Way It Is. This story is designed to show that both parents usuallylove their children equally and that even though everyone sufferes when custody is an issues, and there has been an unsuccessful resolution to make things work out in a marriage, that a father's impact can remain constant and positive in the life of a child. This story conveys the loving, nurturing and critical relationship between a father and his daughter. This story is told through the fresh and simple style of a 5 year old little girl. Children who rea and enjoy this will receive a message without even realizing that this is a teaching tool. A sincere look at children and their perceptions of parents in divorce, through the eyes of a child.

Customers who like books by Kristin Hannah, Luanne Rice, Robyn Carr and Susan Wiggs will enjoy this emotional and romantic piece of contemporary fiction from #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy. This is a full length novel of approximately 100,000 words. Take a romantic journey with award-winning author Barbara Freethy to Tucker's Landing, Oregon, where Sam and Alli Tucker have made a life together ... a life about to be tested by the return of the only woman who can break them up ... Alli's sister, Tessa. A baby brought them together -- and even though Alli has always loved her strong, sexy husband Sam and the life they've built together, she has decided to set him free to follow his youthful dreams. It is no longer enough for her to be wife and lover when she knows she holds so little of his heart. Sam has always dreamed of a life away from the close-knit world of Tucker's Landing, but marriage and fatherhood ended all that. Now Sam is torn between what was and what was meant to be. He must decide if it's time to rekindle the dreams of the past ... or accept Alli, and her love, just the way she is.

This is a universal callout to the masses of all Black African Women. This non-fiction book is simply a guide to help you choose better when you are searching for a mate and you are not the type of Black African Woman to choose any other Man than the Black African Man. It is with pleasure I open these doors to the reality of the existence of our people. This truth will open your eyes to whom, what and why, when it comes to the differences in the Black African Men you choose. On this journey my wish is to enlighten the Black African Woman to exactly what she is dealing with when it comes to US. I pray that I help you on this difficult journey.