WORDS TO SHAPE MY NAME.

WORDS TO SHAPE MY NAME. | LAURA. MCKENNA

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DEVOURED this book. 5 ⭐️ read! I‘m only upset that the author has no other novels published yet! 😩

Smartly & beautifully written historical fiction that is captivating. I couldn‘t wait to get back to the story each time I was so rudely interrupted by life.

Thank you Cathy for posting about it. 💜

Cathythoughts

Cathythoughts What a great review!! I‘ll have to tell the author when we talk to her. I‘m soooo glad you enjoyed it ❤️ 4y

Tamra @Cathythoughts please tell her I loved the creative structure! She respected the reader‘s intelligence. 4y

Tamra @Cathythoughts oh, also you can hint that we‘re anxiously awaiting another novel. 😉😉 4y

Cathythoughts I will pass on your lovely messages 👍🏻❤️ 4y

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Tamra

WORDS TO SHAPE MY NAME. | LAURA. MCKENNA

Beautiful morning ☺️ 🌞

You can absolutely tell this author is a poet! I‘m savoring the words.

I snort aloud at Lady Fitzgerald‘s footnotes. 😜

TheBookHippie Your mug is stunning! 4y

Tamra @TheBookHippie it was a thrift find! 4y

TheBookHippie @Tamra LOVE IT! 4y

LeahBergen Pretty photo! 4y

Cathythoughts Glad you‘d enjoying 👍🏻❤️ Lady Fitzgerald‘s footnotes are crazy 😆 4y

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Cathythoughts

WORDS TO SHAPE MY NAME. | LAURA. MCKENNA

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Set in late 1700‘s ( and 1800‘s) a story of deep friendship .. Edmund Fitzgerald ( an Irish revolutionary) fought with the redcoats against the American patriots, at the battle of Eutaw Springs he is saved by a black man and former slave … Tony. Fitzgerald brings Tony with him back to Ireland .. they are close companions for the rest of their lives. A powerful story & a challenging read. This novel was written as part of the authors doctorate.

TrishB Sounds really interesting 👍🏻 4y

Cathythoughts @TrishB it‘s good ! Took some time to read it , but so worth it. For Irl Bookclub & we will chat with the author via zoom soon. Author lives next door to one of our Bookclub ladies‘ brother …. 😁 4y

TrishB At least you liked it 😁 not so uncomfortable then. 4y

Tamra 👏🏾👏🏾 I‘m so happy you have a positive review! I‘m hoping to start this one today. 😃 4y

Cathythoughts @Tamra Yes , it‘s very good. Only requires concentration… I really hope you will like it 🤞🏻 4y

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Tamra

WORDS TO SHAPE MY NAME. | LAURA. MCKENNA

Opened my book mail immediately!

Cathythoughts

Cathythoughts Oh how lovely you got it 👍🏻❤️……. I hope you will like it too , I‘m just finishing ( but won‘t review till after Irl Bookclub) … it‘s a memorable one I think. I love the nails 💅🏻 too 💕 4y

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Cathythoughts

WORDS TO SHAPE MY NAME. | LAURA. MCKENNA

When I recall this memory, I see it as though through one of those great stained-glass windows, that distinguish those magnificent Cathedrals I have visited in Lisbon, Westminster and Hamburg. Her face shifts in colours of blushed pink and sea blue. Her children play in a pool of green light. And when I glance back as I set off on my horse, I see the family wave me off in a glow of sunny yellow. And that glow warms my heart, as each 👇🏻

Cathythoughts 👆🏻… as each recollection betters the last. …. This quote from a former slave in 1788 upon seeing a loved one for a short meeting … he never thought he would see again. . powerful writing in places so far (edited) 4y

merelybookish That last passage you marked. 😔 4y

Cathythoughts @merelybookish Yes ! And it takes on an even deeper level when you‘ve read that far in the book … I‘d highly recommend this one 👍🏻❤️💔 4y

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Tamra Beautiful and poignant! 4y

Cathythoughts @Tamra .. I think you‘d like this one ❤️ 4y

Tamra @Cathythoughts I‘m anxious to read your review. If you can remember, tag me so that I don‘t miss it! 🤪 This might be one I have to buy. 4y

Tamra @Cathythoughts you are such a thoughtful & kind person! But I can‘t in all good conscience do that when it would cost you in postage what I can purchase it for! 🥰😘 I will ask my local Indie bookstore at home to order it for me. Since it‘s available on Amazon, they certainly should be able to get for me too. 4y

Cathythoughts @Tamra , thanks for your lovely message 😘… I hope If you do get it you will like it 🤞🏻 always so lovely to chat with you here X …. ( I‘ll delete my email , just to be on the safe side ) If there is any issue with getting it please let me know 😘 4y

kspenmoll The writing you shared is just beautiful. Never have I come across an image like that. 4y

Cathythoughts @kspenmoll This is our book this month for Irl Bookclub.. the writing is beautiful 😍 4y

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Cathythoughts

WORDS TO SHAPE MY NAME. | LAURA. MCKENNA

Our next IRL Bookclub book just came in my door. Author , Laura McKenna is a Cork woman 👏🏻. I love Hilary Mantel‘s quote : “ An ambitious and vital novel with an epic sweep. This book is an act of salvage. “
I‘m excited, the author will join us end of July for zoom on book 💫

Tamra Very exciting! 😃 4y

Cathythoughts @Tamra Thanks! It is ! I‘ll be taking notes & paying close attention to this book 😁 4y

erzascarletbookgasm I‘ll be in a look out for your thoughts 😊👌 4y

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LeahBergen Oh, that will be such a fun book club meeting! 4y

TrishB Oh that‘s exciting! 4y

Cathythoughts @erzascarletbookgasm 👍🏻❤️ it looks good 4y

Cathythoughts @LeahBergen @TrishB Yes , a woman in our Bookclub…. This author is a friend and neighbour to her brother & they got talking and ….. 😁 4y

TrishB Hope you like it 🤞🏻🤞🏻 4y

Cathythoughts @TrishB I know ! We thought about that & decided not to review her book , but ask her about the process of writing a book etc. & ask questions.. just like at a theatre …. Wouldn‘t be fair to review in that setting 4y

TrishB Good plan 👍🏻 of course if you all love it ! 4y

DivineDiana What a wonderful opportunity! 4y

Cathythoughts @DivineDiana It will !! 😁👍🏻 4y

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