Journey of Hope: The Story of Irish Immigration to America

by Kerby Miller, Patricia Mulholland Miller

One of the greatest success stories ever told unfolds in the pages of this compelling, three-dimensional book. Through intimate letters, journals, and diaries of actual immigrants, Journey of Hope chronicles the Irish in America and their triumphant rise from adversity and prejudice to prosperity and prominence. Interactive fold-outs, pockets, and envelopes hold a myriad of facsimile documents that bring the Irish immigration experience vividly to life. Unfold the eviction notice that forced desperate Irish peasants from their homes--and to foreign shores. Read a father's farewell poem to the emigrating son he would never see again. Or study the letter of a proud Union soldier as he describes the brave deeds of his Irish-American regiment. From start to finish, Journey of Hope tells a fascinating story not soon to be forgotten.

Genres: History, Ireland, Irish Literature

31 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2001

Reviews

[Jette · Rating 4 out of 5]

Aha-Momente: 6/10
Unverständliche Diagramm-Quote: 0/0
Google notwendig: 0/10
Meinungsänderung während des Lesens: 6/10
Pausenquote, um zu verarbeiten: 0/10
Neues gelernt: 10/10
Passendes Schulfach: Geschichte
Empfehlung: 8/10

[Echo · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's like a popup book for adults! Among the pages discussing the history of the Irish and their emigration to America, there are replicas of postcards, envelopes containing reproductions of letters, copies of posters advertising free land in America, and other things. It makes for the most fun history book of all time.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good overview of information. There are a few moments when the authors' own personal opinions shine through the facts, particularly pertaining to literature, but that's a small price to pay for the solid research and use of primary sources throughout.

[Terry Kenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

Having Irish ancestry, I enjoyed reading this book. Have to admit, there was a lot of historical facts I was familiar with, but the personal vignettes and actual documentation to go along with it made this book worthwhile. Kudos to the author for the research that had to go into presenting this story.

[Michael -- Justice for Renee & Alex · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was making my way through an academic book "The Coffin Ship" and remembered I had received this book as a gift many years ago. "Journey of Hope" brings the voyage alive, allows history another dimension.

[Marcy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wanted to learn more about the Irish uprising after reading a fictional novel that piqued my interest and found this book.

This book is interactive, in that it has copies of letters, posters, etc, stuffed throughout the book, to go along withe story of Irish immigration into the USA.