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A Mother's Gift

A Mother's Gift


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The Leahy family of Wind River, Nebraska had managed to preserve traditions that had died long before generations of their ancestors had even been born. However, one son Patrick-an anarchist certainly-defied the fate his family had prescribed for him. He chose a university not on the list of those certified by his predecessors. His family members mumbled and grumbled in confusion and amazement. As if this bit of caprice were not enough, Patrick took an even bolder step after graduation. He moved to Thailand, precisely half way around the world, allegedly to teach English as a second language to Thai and Chinese students. He could not be further from his place of origin. A Mother's Gift is the story of his humorous adventure of a lifetime. This was a journey, which put him squarely in the crosshairs of surprise and incredulity. Such was the unusual nature of this new culture that he quickly appreciated what his peers told him: "everything you have ever learned was wrong". As Patrick began to gain some footing, he could not begin to anticipate that the greatest astonishment of all was yet to come.
About the Author: Graduate of the University of Notre Dame. Then served in US Navy SEAL Teams--back when it was REALLY tough. After that, I lived in Thailand for a time, teaching English and writing a short article on a leper colony up country. Upon my return stateside, I settled into the life of a computer programmer, a husband and a father. (If anyone were to ask, it's been perfect bliss.) Having had a 'fiction addiction' since the age of 20 and lacking any aid for such an affliction, I now lead a quiet life on the Wisconsin shores of Lake Michigan with my beloved wife of 28 years, Mary Burke. I've authored over four novels and dozens of short stories, though Broken SEAL is the first novel I've published. Years ago, I overhead a neighbor say that I was "a pretty good guy." Despite investigative efforts, there has been no corroboration of this alleged remark. The neighbor remains unavailable for comment.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781481180429
  • Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Publisher Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 122
  • Series Title: English
  • Weight: 240 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1481180428
  • Publisher Date: 21 Dec 2012
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 7 mm
  • Width: 152 mm

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