George Washington changed the world and saved democracy by defeating the British during the American War of Independence. The Irish role in the American Revolution, the war for the ages, has never been correctly reported. Because many of the Irish who fought were poor and illiterate and left no memoirs, their stories and role have never been told. Until now. The Irish played a … [Read more...] about Discover the untold story of the vital role the Irish played in the American Revolution
Tim Egan
After the Roof Caved In: An Immigrant’s Journey from Ireland to America
A Conversation Between Northwell CEO Michael Dowling and New York Times Columnist Timothy Egan Michael Dowling, Northwell Health President and CEO and Timothy P. Egan, New York Times' op-ed columnist and author of the best-seller "The Immortal Irishman," as he interviews Michael about his new memoir, "After the Roof Caved in: An Immigrant's Journey from Ireland to … [Read more...] about After the Roof Caved In: An Immigrant’s Journey from Ireland to America
Timothy Egan: A Modern Day Pilgrim
By Tom Deignan
In late October, media outlets around the world reported that Pope Francis had expressed support for civil unions, “a significant break from his predecessors that staked out new ground for the church in its recognition of gay people,” as the New York Times put it. It was the latest historic moment for a pope who has excited reformers within the church, while at the same time … [Read more...] about Timothy Egan: A Modern Day Pilgrim
A Q+A with Timothy Egan, Author of The Immortal Irishman
Timothy Egan (born November 8, 1954 in Seattle, Washington) has written eight books including the newly released Immortal Irishman: The Irish Revolutionary Who Became an American Hero, about Thomas Francis Meagher. His book, The Worst Hard Time, about people who lived through the Great Depression’s Dust Bowl, won the National Book Award for Nonfiction. A Pulitzer Prize- winning … [Read more...] about A Q+A with Timothy Egan, Author of The Immortal Irishman