BROOKLINE, Mass., Dec. 2, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- The 1916 Easter Uprising was considered by the Irish the most critical period in their colorful history. It was marked by a meaningful uprising that led to a series of events that culminated in the establishment of the Irish Free State, the predecessor of the Republic of Ireland. However, there is more to the Irish rebels and the revolution than history books tell us. Author Timothy Murphy reveals the "unrecorded" other side of the Irish conflict, as he weaves a compelling story about a young Irish rebel in his historical fiction titled "The Bleeding of the Irish and Those They Bled" (now available through 1stBooks Library).
"The Bleeding of the Irish" chronicles the life of Tomo O'Callaghan who starts out as a rebel in his wronged Ireland. As Tomo matures, he has to live through revolution, love, and the painful loss of that love. Through these experiences, he realizes that his own race was not as free of guilt as he had once thought. When his brother, Sean, immigrates to America and becomes totally integrated into the developing frontiers of the country, Tomo comes to terms with his anger over the injustices suffered by his beloved country -- Ireland.
More than just a personal saga of Tomo, "The Bleeding of the Irish" is a colorful sketch of his family that vividly reflects the Irish culture and disposition. Murphy effectively utilized this approach, coupled with his inherent ability of weaving words, to provide readers a broader perspective of this part of the Irish history.
Author Timothy Murphy comes from a small town in Ireland, where at an early age his historical educators were the national teachers of the day, and fireside sages that dispensed their views to the glow of a turf and log fire. He claims no Harvard, Trinity or National University laurels, but drew a wealth of knowledge from the scholars he met on the way from various schools.
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