The Stoop
and Other Short Stories and Assorted Poetry
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Travel with young Timothy O’Malley and his family as they depart their beloved Ireland in 1917 and set sail for the magic land of America; leaving behind grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles and friends; some of whom he knew he would never see again. Stand with the O’Mallys on the deck of the transatlantic ocean liner as they say their tearful good-byes and set sail for the other side of the world. Feel the wonderment Timmy experiences as he learns all he can about the people and the country he will soon call home. Feel the excitement as it mounts in anticipation of seeing the beautiful and magic statue called Lady Liberty when he and his little sister Molly spot her for the first time far off on the horizon. Walk with Timothy as he begins his journey in Brooklyn, New York; a strange new city in a strange new land. Grow with Timmy as he learns the importance of family, friendship and the value of trust and love. Keep in step with Timmy as he grows from little boy to young man, meeting the challenges on the paths that take him on his journey into manhood.
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Travel with young Timothy O'Malley and his family as they depart their beloved Ireland in 1917, setting sail for the magic land called America; leaving behind grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles and friends; some of whom they knew they would never see again. Stand with the O'Mallys on the deck of the transatlantic ocean liner as they say their tearful good-byes and set sail for the other side of the world. Feel the wonderment young Timmy experiences as he sets out to learn all he can about the people and the country he will soon call home. Feel the excitement as it mounts in anticipation of seeing the beautiful and magic statue called Lady Liberty when he and his little sister Molly spot her for the first time far off on the horizon. Walk with Timothy as he begins his journey in Brooklyn, New York; the strange new city in this strange new land. Tag along as Timmy learns the importance of true friendship and the value of trust and love. Keep in step with Timmy as he grows from little boy to young man; meeting the challenges of life in a new country that takes him on his journey into manhood.
About the Author
Barbara was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota; graduated from Harding High School, worked for the state of Minnesota for eons, and is now retired. She says, “I can’t, for the life of me, figure out how I ever had time to work.” Barb has four children, ten grandchildren, and resides in Oakdale, MN, with her kitty, Tigger. This is Barb’s third book, which is a compilation of short stories and assorted poetry.