It is the essence of the story!

Published in Hardbound (Limited copies) in May, 2016, Inmate 651 is available now as a Kindle E-Book and is coming soon in Paperback and Audiobook formats.

Certainly a must-read among Irish Catholics in America.

"Your research was EXCELLENT . . . thorough and fair!

There was such tenderness between the lines, realizing there was so much more than just words. It is so DEEP! Cleansing and peaceful."

– Roger & Carol Schaefer

"Your book was one of those hard-to-set-down books! I'm finding myself haunted by it. It allows us to imagine very easily the world of the mid-1940s Ireland that you describe, especially in the rural Northwest."

– Steve Buccola

"Wow, what a story . . . the effects of childhood trauma on the healing process. For me it was also educational – on Ireland and the Catholic Church. What you've experienced is such a big topic right now – relating to both child and adult health."

– Karen Farley, RD, IBCLC

"Although my mother was never placed in an orphanage, she was born illegitimate – and I think she suffered similar feelings to yours her whole life. She could never really talk about it, and after reading your book, I understand why. I'm so glad you did this for your children and grandchildren . . . for a happy ending to a long and hard journey."

– John Penders

"Beautifully done, my friend. I must admit that your story brought me to the brink of tears. I had no idea of your past and of your grit."

– Semper Fi, Larry Gonzalez 

"Very well done. A particularly courageous journey on your part – and one that I hope puts to rest some of the demons with which many of us live, but refuse to confront"

 – Jay Frontino

"This is a wonderful legacy for your kids and grandkids . . . and THEIR kids."

– Patti Stathis

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