Just the Way It Was

<p>In 1947 at the age of 18 Thomas Gilrane immigrated from County Leitrim Ireland to America. By all standards he has been successful. Tom found work served in the US Army married and earned his American citizenship. His childhood of farming family hard work and religion provided him with all he needed to succeed. With his wife Lorraine he made a life in America earning his way and raising four children.</p>His memoir details life growing up in a thatched cottage without electricity water or any modern conveniences. The simple joys challenges and difficulties that were typical of living a traditional farm life in rural Ireland are described in vivid detail.</p>It is a fascinating journey and one that is typical for thousands of Irish families in the early 1900's. This story of immigration is bitter-sweet full of emotion humor and sometimes harsh realities. He tells his story matter-of-factly as he remembers it-<I>Just the Way It Was</I>.</p>Website: Justthewayitwas.com</p>