The Last Unicorn: The Life and Times of Fifi McFadden by Philip McFadden (Englis

Description: The Last Unicorn by Philip McFadden Resilient, strong, and unabashedly Irish, Kathryn âœFifiâ McFadden has lived through some of the most tumultuous decades of American and world history. Through the years, she became a consummate storyteller, regaling her children and grandchildren with tales from her life. Fifi always said she should write a book, and now, with the help of her son Philip, sheâ™s done exactly that. Full of vivid historical detail and the wit and wisdom only Fifi can bring, The Last Unicorn takes you from her familyâ™s humble origins in Ireland, through her own innocent youth, growing up in depression era Tarrytown, New York; to her life as a struggling working mom raising five sons, and to the twilight of her years. With insightful glimpses of life on the American home front and the Pacific theater of combat during World War II, the turbulent times of the 1960s and 1970s, and the dawn of new millennium, Fifi provides an eyewitness account of these historic periods. Fifiâ™s tales encompass all the joys and sorrows life has to offer. Taken as a whole, they paint a portrait of a remarkable woman, as well as the many lives she touched and helped shape. The Last Unicorn is not only a family history, but a tribute to Fifi and her incredible gene FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Resilient, strong, and unabashedly Irish, Kathryn "Fifi" McFadden has lived through some of the most tumultuous decades of American and world history. Through the years, she became a consummate storyteller, regaling her children and grandchildren with tales from her life. Fifi always said she should write a book, and now, with the help of her son Philip, shes done exactly that. Full of vivid historical detail and the wit and wisdom only Fifi can bring, The Last Unicorn takes you from her familys humble origins in Ireland, through her own innocent youth, growing up in depression era Tarrytown, New York; to her life as a struggling working mom raising five sons, and to the twilight of her years. With insightful glimpses of life on the American home front and the Pacific theater of combat during World War II, the turbulent times of the 1960s and 1970s, and the dawn of new millennium, Fifi provides an eyewitness account of these historic periods. Fifis tales encompass all the joys and sorrows life has to offer. Taken as a whole, they paint a portrait of a remarkable woman, as well as the many lives she touched and helped shape. The Last Unicorn is not only a family history, but a tribute to Fifi and her incredible generation. Details ISBN1462048749 Author Philip McFadden Short Title LAST UNICORN Pages 480 Language English ISBN-10 1462048749 ISBN-13 9781462048748 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2011 Subtitle The Life and Times of Fifi McFadden Place of Publication Lincoln Country of Publication United States Illustrations black & white illustrations DEWEY B Publication Date 2011-10-12 Imprint iUniverse Publisher iUniverse UK Release Date 2011-10-12 AU Release Date 2011-10-12 NZ Release Date 2011-10-12 US Release Date 2011-10-12 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:48593545;

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