Rescuing Martin Hanley

by Bridget Hermann

Overview

Rescuing Martin Hanley is the gripping family story of a good-intentioned retired Chicago fireman who was a hero on the job but never in the eyes of his own family. He tries to be a decent father, but is alarmed by his wife's intention to kill him, her obvious infidelity and erratic shopping habits. He is certain all five of his children have been brainwashed to hate him. He willingly tolerates their disgust - because he's a dying man and he knows it.

Living a double life can be tricky - but it's only a second life to Martin, who isn't fooling anybody. The real tragedy of the Hanley household has always been what they refuse to discuss.

Until they have to...

ISBN-13 978-1475233452

Product Details

BN ID:	2940015238433
Publisher:	Bridget Hermann
Publication date:	08/25/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	297
File size:	687 KB

About the Author

Bridget Hermann, Author of Rescuing Martin Hanley is a Chicago native who began this story in 1997 with a simple poem. In 2009, the poem reappeared from an old box in storage. She decided, "It is a story that must be told."

Editorial Reviews

This book is about full, rich characters that you get to know and feel like you're right there with them experiencing their journey. It's set in Chicago, but it's the kind of people in neighborhoods that are all over the United States. The themes of family, friendship, secrets, dreams, resentments, and politics are ones that can resonant with any reader. By the end you are astonished, relieved, saddened, and hopeful. As the first novel by this new author, it is a solid accomplishment. Hermann ha

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