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Summary: A "Desert Island" book
Review: If I were marooned on a desert island, I would have to have this book with me! I read it in the 70s and have also enjoyed the mini-series many times over which starred the late Richard Jordan as Joseph Armagh. While it would be easy to draw parallels with the fictional Armagh family and the Kennedy dynasty, I prefer to think of the book as a testament to one Irish immigrant who found and then lost the American dream. The more disturbing aspect of the book (and one I always think of when a major news event takes place) is the presumption by the author that there are powerful men with money who control much of the destiny we call history. Do these men exist? Who can say? A riveting book and one worth more than one read.
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Summary: Taylor Caldwell has done her research well!
Review: Incredible knowledge the author has about what is really happening in the world...who really has the power! Seems the characters are metaphorical of a very well-known American family...couched in historical fiction. Hard to put this book down!!
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Summary: Taylor Caldwell has done her research well!
Review: Incredible knowledge the author has about what is really happening in the world...who really has the power! Seems the characters are metaphorical of a very well-known American family...couched in historical fiction. Hard to put this book down!!
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Summary: An epic American novel
Review: Joseph Armbaugh was 12 years old when his mother brought him and his siblings from Ireland to America to reunite with his father. Tragedy occurred before that happened and Joseph was suddenly on his own, supporting his young brother and sister. He worked with driven single-mindedness to provide for his family and learned what it took to survive in his adopted land. He had goals for each person in his family, and was terribly disappointed when they had ideas of their own. His loveless marriage was arranged as a business deal and it allowed him to begin a relentless pursuit to make his son President of the United States. Although wealthy and powerful, he was no match for unseen forces which pulled strings and manipulated politicians, businessmen and countries. This is an American tragedy, written with beautiful prose, unrelenting realism, and extraordinary insight. It is a book you will not soon forget.
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Summary: An epic American novel
Review: Joseph Armbaugh was only 12 years old when his mother brought him and his siblings from Ireland to America to reunite with his father, who had come before them. Tragedies occurred and the reunion never happened. Suddenly Joseph was on his own and was the sole support of his young brother and sister. He worked with driven single-mindedness to provide for his family and he learned what is took to survive in his adopted land. He set goals for each person in his family and he was devastated when they had other ideas. His loveless marriage was arranged much like a business deal, and it allowed him to begin a relentless pursuit to make his son President of the United States. Although wealthy and powerful, Joseph was no match for unseen forces which pulled strings and manipulated politicians, businessmen, and countries. This is an American tragedy, written with beautiful prose, unrelenting realism, and extraordinary insight. It is a book you will not soon forget.
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Summary: Book and TV great! Named first born twins Sean And Rory
Review: My wife was pregnant with our first child (turned out to be twins). She Saw the mini series first, and then read the book. Named the boys after two characters; Sean and Rory! Jane Seymour was lovely and was not the villain she has been in other roles. We are looking for this video. Does anyone know how we can get it? Please let us know. We would love to show it to our children.
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Summary: wonderful story!!
Review: Read this book many years after enjoying the mini-series. I don't remember how closely the series followed the book, but can easily remember how dashing Perry King was!One of the things I really liked about the story is the Americana factor -- the 19th and early 20th century history -- as a back-drop.
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Summary: Please read this one
Review: Taylor Caldwell knew. THere is indeed a conspiracy controlling
the affairs of men. All you have do so is a bit of research
and watch what takes place around the world. It is not hard to see. There are even quotes from famous people about it. Search the web. This book gives excellent insight on the way the "elite" think, why, and what makes them the way they are. THrough the eyes of a young boy from Ireland, it is almost chilling. I would highly recommend this book. It was hard to put down.
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Summary: Please read this one
Review: Taylor Caldwell knew. THere is indeed a conspiracy controlling
the affairs of men. All you have do so is a bit of research
and watch what takes place around the world. It is not hard to see. There are even quotes from famous people about it. Search the web. This book gives excellent insight on the way the "elite" think, why, and what makes them the way they are. THrough the eyes of a young boy from Ireland, it is almost chilling. I would highly recommend this book. It was hard to put down.
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Summary: I read this book and watched the mini-series.
Review: The book tells of a young Irish trying to succeed in
English society. The mini-series was just as good as
the book, it was nice to be able to see the characters
come to life. Richard Jordan played the lead as the Irish
immigrant and if I remember correctly, Jane Seymore played
the role as the English woman he feel in love with. I
wish they offered the mini-series to buy in VHS, I would
buy it.
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