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ISBN:	0692230084 (ISBN13: 9780692230084)
Edition Language:	English

Going Home

James D. Shipman

Paperback | Pages: 365 pages

Rating: 4.05 | 2007 Users | 159 Reviews

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Title	:	Going Home
Author	:	James D. Shipman
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	First
Pages	:	Pages: 365 pages
Published	:	September 15th 2014 by Log Cabin Press
Categories	:	Historical. Historical Fiction. Military History. Civil War. Romance. War. Fiction

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Amazon-bestselling author James D. Shipman’s Going Home is a Civil War historical novel based on a true story and a tragic drama of trust betrayed.

Joseph Forsyth is the Irish immigrant son of a jobless alcoholic. Indentured to a printer in Quebec at age 11, he undergoes abuse and alienation before escaping to rejoin his family in upstate New York. Joseph is forced to pay off his father’s debts to save the family farm. He sacrifices his own happiness and freedom to care for his family. His hard work and gentle nature win him friends and admiration throughout the small town of Macomb.

Joseph courts and wins the hand of Lucy Hastings, daughter of an established and wealthy father. He soon learns she is spoiled and narcissistic and he is now faced with trying to take care of his father’s family and the burdens of an entitled wife. In 1864, he is forced by financial strain to take a bounty and join the 186th New York Regiment. He is badly wounded at Petersburg, Virginia in early 1865 and lies unconscious and near death. When he finally awakens he learns that terrible tragedy has struck at home.

Going Home explores the depths of codependency and alcoholism, and a brave man’s battle to free himself from these invisible bonds.

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Ratings: 4.05 From 2007 Users | 159 Reviews

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I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.It was hard to put down.

A mystery wrapped up in historical fictionJoseph is an Irish immigrant son of a jobless alcoholic. On their way to America to start a better life, Joseph's parents give him over to a printer in order to make good on a bet that Joseph's father lost. Although Joseph doesn't understand the cruelties of his family,he dreams of reuniting with them when his service is over. The Odwyers hope to change Joseph's mind and end up hiding letters from Joseph's mother. Once Joseph finds out, he knows he must

I was fascinated by this book. I loved that there were two story lines going on - the current time in the book and then both Joseph's early life and the circumstances that led him to enlist in the army. To find out the author has a very personal interest in the characters makes it even better.I think this book would spark lively discussions in book discussion groups and would be a good literature connection in a high school US History class.

Based on the author's ancestors lives during the Civil Warjoseph Forsyth came from Ireland as a boy and was betrayed by his father and others as he grew up. To get away he enlists in the Civil War and his trials follow him until he stands up and takes charge of his life.

Going Home By James D ShipmanMy wife recommended this book. What can I say; I couldn't put it down!A well written narrative based on a true story and written by the main character's great-great-great nephew. I say based on a true story, because there is obviously, a bit of poetic licence, but why not? That makes a good yarn and this is definitely a good yarn. Joseph, the hero, is a wonderful character and all the other characters are well rounded. Set at the time of the American civil war it is

A poignant emotional portrayal of the Irish immigrant experience in 19th century America. The story follows the true events of Joseph Forsythe's life, following his journey from Ireland to America and culminating in his Civil War history.I found the story compelling and informative. The dramatic ethos recalls the better novel styles of the 1800s--Hardy and Bronte come to mind.

Going Home is one of those novels that leaps straight into action, instantly immersing the reader into a different time and place. This particular novel begins on a January night in 1865 with a skirmish between Union and Confederate soldiers in some trenches in Petersburg, Virginia. I loved the way the story progressed from that initial Civil War scene to a Union Military Hospital Camp where a soldier named Jacob Forsyth fought for his life. At the hospital camp, we're introduced to a nurse