James G. Devine Livres

Some people might think this is strange, writing a book about someone who has passed away. Well, that's just a matter of opinion. After all, if we believe, if we really believe, than there is no need to worry because the essence of the individual concerned is still present; just not to the human eye. I believe, and so this book is for you dad. Although you have been gone for so many years, I still think of you. At this point in my life I wish I had discovered my interest in writing and had composed something like this when you were here with me. Now, there are only memories but even those are precious and my eyes begin to water thinking of you. The fact that I am the middle and only living son in a small family, I chose to remember my father who passed away in 1981 in a special way. So, after seven years of research and careful thought I brought this book about my father to life; a unique man who definitely experienced a wonderful life. I hope you enjoy the story of our trip to Ireland and the many individual stories of my father's life and the history of his family. Perhaps this is the start of a tradition of memories of other family members that may produce more stories and maybe another book - a beginning for someone.

This book is a collection of wonderful short stories. The longer stories include a young boy who purchases a used trunk at the thrift store only to discover it is magical. Two brothers investigate a murder during the winter months while at the cottage. A bully takes control of life at school and one boy decides to stand up to her. A selection of stories from a book of Grimm's Fairy Tales comes to life while a boy sleeps at night. The final story brings to a conclusion a story started in another book titled "Echoes from the Classroom" This is definitely a book that once you start reading is hard to put down.