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An Irishman’s Story of Survival

Every life is a tapestry of challenges, with resilience as its weft and weave. Amidst the torrent of trials that threaten to engulf one’s spirit, there stand the unyielding souls who, with a spark of defiance in their eyes, dare to face the tempest and emerge on the other side. They are the survivors, the dauntless hearts who tread the rocky path with an unwavering resolve.

Kevin O’Donnell is a beacon of such indomitable spirit, grappling with life’s relentless waves that seek to subdue him. In the turbulent era of mid-20th century, the world could be a harsh, unforgiving place for a young Irish lad. Yet, within Kevin lies a burning desire to carve out his niche, to transcend the barriers that life hurls his way and grasp the reins of a fulfilling existence.

Can his resolute will and earnest endeavor outshine the adversities that loom? Can he navigate the maelstrom and anchor himself to the shores of a prosperous life? Traverse the chapters of his journey within these pages, and unveil the saga of a young man’s undying spirit amidst the trials of time. Through Kevin’s eyes, explore a testament to the enduring human spirit that resonates with every beating heart that refuses to yield to life’s storms.

Jack Cashman

An Irishman’s Story of Survival is the story of a young Irishman who escapes the Great Hunger, survives a perilous journey across the Atlantic and makes a life for himself in his adopted country. It is the latest historical novel by Jack Cashman who resides in Hampden, Maine with his wife Betty near their two sons and five granddaughters.


Visit him on the web at jackcashman.com


Other books by Jack:


An Irish Immigrants Story


Three Steps to the Making of An Assassin

One Man’s Mission

American Valor

Austin Macauley Publishers