CA Coffey

Not to be mistaken for a bio, or a historical novel, this is a work where the writer gives us a well-researched look into her own ancestry.
It's a piece of herself, starting with Thomas Barnard who immigrated to the U.S. in the late 1600's, and the trials and tribulations as well as the successes, of following generations. Maryland, KY, IL....these are a few of the places the family has called 'home', you'll read of daily survival and life during times of peace as well as war, beginning with the foundation of this country. There are bl/white sketches throughout the book , nice but unnecessary because in your minds eye you create a visual as you read anyway. The author DOES bring to real life the latter generations with the inclusion of photos.… (mehr)