The Legacy of Haguesville
The Legacy of Haguesville

Author: Bill O’Dea

Publisher: Author House

Published: 2013-01-04

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 147729709X

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The Legacy of Haguesville is a satirical look at the rough and tumble world of local government, politics and the inner workings of campaigns as seen through a mythical election for a Congressional seat in New Jersey in 2002. It is laced with historical fiction from the late 1960s and early 1970s taken from the exploits of the Hudson County Political Machine; an organization that in its heyday rivaled Cook County Chicago as the most ruthless and well oiled political operation in America. It is also the story of redemption for a fallen political figure trying to right the wrongs from his past by backing the efforts of Joe Davis, a 1,000 to a shot Rocky type candidate who finds the courage to take on the entrenched twelve term Congressman Benjamin Dover, who runs Hudson City with an iron fist. After stumbling upon an unaddressed environmental hazard (and with a bit of divine inspiration) the upstart candidate has a punchers chance to pull off a political upset for the ages. His hopes though rest in the hands of a fourteen year old protg, a Bible thumping African-American woman from the Projects, a radical left wing Councilwoman and an eighty year old mystery man.

The Irish in New Jersey
The Irish in New Jersey

Author: Dermot Quinn

Publisher: Rutgers University Press

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 9780813534213

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Since Irish immigrants began settling in New Jersey during the seventeenth century, they have made a sizable impact on the state's history and development. As the budding colony established an identity in the New World, the Irish grappled with issues of their own: What did it mean to be Irish American, and what role would "Irishness" play in the creation of an American identity? In this richly illustrated history, Dermot Quinn uncovers the story of how the Irish in New Jersey maintained their cultural roots while also laying the foundations for the social, economic, political, and religious landscapes of their adopted country. Quinn chronicles the emigration of families from a conflict-torn and famine-stricken Ireland to the unfamiliar land whose unwelcoming streets often fell far short of being paved with gold. Using case histories from Paterson, Jersey City, and Newark, Quinn examines the transition of the Irish from a rejected minority to a middle-class, secular, and suburban identity. The Irish in New Jersey will appeal to everyone with an interest in the cultural heritage of a proud and accomplished people.

Irish American Chronicle
Irish American Chronicle

Author: Thomas J. Fleming

Publisher: Publications International

Published: 2009-01-01

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 9781412715362

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Foreword by renowned Irish American actress Maureen O'Hara. This is 1 of 3 newest books in the acclaimed Legacy Chronicle series, each with more than 900-1000 extraordinary photos of personalities, events, artifacts, and more, plus compelling articles, captions, sidebar, eyewitness accounts and exclusive time line of events. This is a definitive account of beleaguered immigrants and descendants who rose to prominence and contributed mightily to the American saga.

A Few Believed in Me
A Few Believed in Me

Author: Jim Lowney

Publisher:

Published: 2014-02-07

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 9781478722656

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This memoir traces the life and good times of Jim Lowney, the son of Irish immigrants, who overcame struggles in the classroom and discouragement from some early detractors. Following his dream, Jim would become a passionate journalist. He was an enthusiastic staff photographer on the old Newark Evening News and captured a memorable image of President John F. Kennedy, not long before his assassination. Jim's days and nights as a spot news photographer would bring him into the midst of devastating fires and accidents, vicious murders and violent urban riots. Jim also covered the personal stories of New Jersey's Irish community for more than 30 years for the New York Irish Echo and Philadelphia Irish Edition. After his newspaper career, which included a stint as a New Jersey correspondent for The New York Times, the author would rise in the world of corporate public relations, eventually becoming president of two major New Jersey public relations organizations. Jim's chronological narrative, including dozens of photos, not only vividly describes the stories he covered for several newspapers, but offers young people an inspiring message - follow one's dream. Although there will always be those who don't see potential in a person and cruelly offer them little hope of success, there are still the few good people who have the vision to believe and encourage a struggler. Cover photo: Lowney photographing a fire in Newark, N.J., in the aftermath of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in April 1968. Photo by Joe Marts. New Jersey native Jim Lowney worked for more than 50 years as a photographer, reporter and editor on daily newspapers and in public relations. While contributing as a columnist for several Irish American newspapers, Jim also established a career as a corporate and education public relations manager. Along his travels, he has photographed, interviewed and chatted with many notable people including Presidents Truman, Kennedy, Nixon and Ob