Bøger af Mike Morrissey

When Mike Morrissey began researching his family history, he thought he knew exactly what he would find. He had always been under the impression that his great-grandfather had emigrated from Ireland to the United States without other family. Instead, he discovered that his ancestor was one of nine Morrissey family members who, under the guidance of the family patriarch, Timothy, sailed into New York Harbor in 1851. When Timothy died shortly after arriving, the family had to reconsider their future plan. Their journey would take them to Wisconsin. Building railroads, the family moved west until the railroad line went bankrupt and began to pay their employees with script. The Morrisseys wisely bought land adjacent to the rails. It was when they reached Waukau, WI, that they set down roots, began to farm the land, and built homes to call their own. For Morrissey, uncovering the history of his newfound family shows him the profound legacy they left to future generations. At the same time, Morrissey writes about his own life, thematically connecting his experiences with those of many Morrisseys, Agnews, and other ancestors. From the Revolutionary War to the Battle of Guadalcanal, their collected stories are full of valor, perseverance, and strength.

The difficulties that have dogged the Northern Ireland peace process and the implementation of the Good Friday Agreement are rarely out of the headlines. This book gives an insight into one of the issues at stake for the people of Northern Ireland - the long-term impact of political violence on the civil population.*BR**BR*The result of extensive research among local communities, and drawing on survey and interview evidence, Northern Ireland After the Good Friday Agreement sets this issue within the context of past conflict and the continuing sectarian violence of the present. In particular it presents the views of ordinary people about their personal experiences of political violence and the impact it has had upon their lives. *BR**BR*Moreover, it shows how the Troubles have affected the young people of the region, and looks at the problems facing a society coming out of a protracted period of low-intensity conflict.