“An excellent debut – a very moving story.” (Author Paul Ham, ‘Hiroshima Nagasaki’ – HarperCollins)
The love lost-refound fiction narrative of Australian, Ruby Penfold. Fostered to care in the late 1960s, teen Ruby enjoys awakening emotions, but her heart is broken when the Vietnam war steals her first lover. Travelling overseas, Ruby marries Andrew in London and has two children; he is an obliging husband and father – mostly.
Peace activities dominate Ruby’s life and during the new Millennium, she becomes London’s Mothers for Peace leader protesting deaths of NATO troops in the Middle East.
Ruby mentors 25 year-old Ann Macintyre, an Afghanistan-war widow and during their 2011 peace protest in London, Ruby and Ann are arrested . . . this occasion introduces a surprising and delightful romantic twist into Ruby’s life.
Australian playwright David Williamson (‘Gallipoli’ movie) commented: “enjoyed your book . . . a powerful tale.”
Mike,
Loved the book. So many great themes that were woven together beautifully.
Hi Mike, your book is a gem. A great read! Have recommended it to so many people. Well done. Now, when is the next one coming out?
Like your website too. Shalom Glenys
Hi Mike loved the book passed it on to Vanessa. Felt I was in the era as I was reading very realistic. Well done! who would have thought.
A truly enjoyable read, lovely musical aspect to the book. I especially enjoyed the political aspect.
Hi Mike, congratulations on this fine achievement. Really enjoyed “A Mother’s Song”. Diane
Hi Mike,
My copy is doing the rounds.. Which I think says it all. Everyone has really enjoyed reading “A Mothers Song” and keep passing it on to friends.
Lou
Hi Mike,
I loved the book “a mother’s song”, the charaters so real, and overall great story. Easy read.
We are awaiting the next book!!!
Margarwet
(Peg)
HI Mike,
Congratulations! “A mother’s song” was such an enjoyable read with great characters. I am looking forward to the next one,
Margaret
A great story, and a novel that deserves to go far! Good Luck, Mike!
Hi Mike
Nice looking website and I loved the book “A mother’s song” … thanks for a great read.
Ingrid