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Brigid of Ireland (Daughters of Ireland Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Cindy Thomson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 110 ratings
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In 5th-century pagan-dominated Ireland, Brigid is born a slave to her own father and is separated from her mother. Desperately seeking love and acceptance, Brigid becomes a believer in Christ. Knowing how the Irish people cling to superstitions and fears, can Brigid overcome them? Will her hatred for her father and a scheming evil sorcerer destroy her faith? Set in the era of St. Patrick, this fantasy-filled novel will captivate readers as Brigid must choose between God’s will and the desire to save her family.
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    Daughters of Ireland
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    293 pages
  3. Language
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  4. Publication date
    November 13, 2014
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It seems an almost impossible task for writers not born and reared in Ireland to realistically convey the Irish idiom of the English language, but Cindy Thomson has been more successful than most.
--Irish Emigrant

About the Author

Cindy Thomson is the author of Brigid of Ireland and a regular contributor to American magazines such as Internet Genealogy Magazine, Family Chronicle and History Magazine. She has done extensive research on Irish history.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00PL4GNA6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ 7th & Cherry Publishing; 2nd edition (November 13, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 13, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.4 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 293 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 110 ratings

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Cindy Thomson

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Known for the inspirational Celtic theme employed in most of her books, Cindy Thomson is the author of both novels and non-fiction books. She is co-founder of the Faith & Fellowship Book Festival and vice president of the Mordecai Brown Legacy Foundation, a nonprofit that seeks to promote the legacy of this early twentieth century Hall of Fame baseball pitcher. She owns the team blog Novel PASTimes, a venue for readers of historical fiction. A genealogy enthusiast and traveler to Ireland, she writes from her home in Ohio. Visit her online at CindysWriting.com, on Facebook: Facebook.com/Cindyswriting, Twitter: @cindyswriting, Pinterest: @cindyswriting and Book Bub: @cindyswriting.

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Customers enjoy the book's story and find it well-written and easy to read. They appreciate the Irish tales and history, as well as the fantasy elements in the novel.

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Customers enjoy the story. They appreciate the historical details and Irish lore in the book. The fantasy-filled novel captivates readers with its historical details and Irish folklore. While the storyline is good, some find the writing disjointed.

"...It's a well written book enriched with historical details that make you feel like you are right there seeing, smelling and feeling everything she..." Read more

"...Set in the era of St. Patrick, this fantasy-filled novel will captivate readers as Brigid must choose between God’s will and the desire to save her..." Read more

"...I also got a great perspective on the ancient history of Ireland and a good picture of how people lived at that period of time...." Read more

"...As a historical novel this was good for bringing in the terms and talk of the Irish, but as a novel it was not quite my cup of tea...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book. They find it well-written and easy to read, with a good story.

"...It's a well written book enriched with historical details that make you feel like you are right there seeing, smelling and feeling everything she..." Read more

"...must have done a lot of hard to find research to put this well written book together." Read more

"...I do not however regret reading it, I do feel that it was enjoyable, minus the choppiness. The ending however abrupt was really good and appropriate." Read more

"I absolutely LOVED this book and the wonderful story of St. Brigid! I could not put this book down!..." Read more

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  • Our Family
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved It!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2008
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    Cindy did a wonderful job at bringing you right into the story and into the characters lives. It's a well written book enriched with historical details that make you feel like you are right there seeing, smelling and feeling everything she writes about.

    I was a little bummed with the ending though. The ending that Cindy gave is very sweet but I'd have liked her to go into more detail with the characters you grew to love or hate thru out the story... tie up the loose ends. Specially with Ardan. But over all I really liked this book and would read it again. 2 thumbs up from me!

    I think a sequel is a must... Cindy, are you up for it?:)
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  • Tamera Lynn Kraft
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Tale of Ireland filled with danger, whimsy, and Irish Folklore
    Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2016
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    Brigid of Ireland

    by Cindy Thomson

    In 5th-century pagan-dominated Ireland, Brigid is born a slave to her own father and is separated from her mother. Desperately seeking love and acceptance, Brigid becomes a believer in Christ. Knowing how the Irish people cling to superstitions and fears, can Brigid overcome them? Will her hatred for her father and a scheming evil sorcerer destroy her faith? Set in the era of St. Patrick, this fantasy-filled novel will captivate readers as Brigid must choose between God’s will and the desire to save her family.

    My Review: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

    by Tamera Lynn Kraft

    I admit I knew nothing about the legend of Saint Brigid of Ireland, so all of this was new to me. I found the story Cindy Thomson weaved about Brigid to be fascinating. In this novel, Brigid was a real girl with longings and temptations just as every other girl has had. She wasn't some larger than life saint. She was ordinary. What made her extraordinary was that she surrendered her life to God and prayed every time she or someone else needed help. Because of this devotion to God, God used Brigid mightily perform many miracles through her, most to feed those who were hungry and destitute but some for protection. Brigid, in some ways, reminded me of George Mueller who prayed every time he needed food to feed the orphans he was caring for.

    Another thing I loved about this novel was the sense of Irish folklore and the element of danger throughout the story. I couldn't put it down because I need to find out what happened next. I recommend this novel.

    I was given a free copy of Brigid of Ireland but was not required to give a favorable review.
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  • lamikins
    5.0 out of 5 stars Patron Saints
    Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2010
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    This book is easy to read and I could not put it down. Brigid of Ireland gives you more detailed information on Saint Bridgid that I could not locate elswhere. I also got a great perspective on the ancient history of Ireland and a good picture of how people lived at that period of time. The author must have done a lot of hard to find research to put this well written book together.
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  • Savannah2751
    4.0 out of 5 stars A very good story
    Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2020
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    I never knew at the beginning it was about a real person until the end. I didn't know anything about Irish people until they came to America. Can't wait to read the other book by the same author that I have.
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  • Margaret C.
    3.0 out of 5 stars and love her newer novels and highly recommend them
    Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2017
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    I have since read more recent releases from the author Cindy Thomson, and love her newer novels and highly recommend them. I am delighted to come back and add Brigid of Ireland to my Kindle shelf to read again. I am writing this review and rating on my purchase of the 2008 paperback Brigid of Ireland: A Historical Novel

    As a historical novel this was good for bringing in the terms and talk of the Irish, but as a novel it was not quite my cup of tea. Somewhere toward the last third of the book several years were jumped and there was no clue to the time passing that rapidly before. It was rather choppy to me. One day she was a young girl doing what she felt the Lord wished and missing her mother... while the next she was a selfish woman who didn't understand what she wanted. Things just did not really seem to flow and make sense to me. I do not however regret reading it, I do feel that it was enjoyable, minus the choppiness. The ending however abrupt was really good and appropriate.
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  • Bridget
    5.0 out of 5 stars Magnificent Book!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2011
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    I absolutely LOVED this book and the wonderful story of St. Brigid! I could not put this book down! I have been researching different saints and because I have Irish heritage, I started reading about St. Brigid. I saw this book and read the reviews and decided to get it. Best decision! You won't be disappointed getting this book. Arrived exactly on time too! Definitely a must read!
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  • Jeanne Crane
    5.0 out of 5 stars A story well told
    Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2019
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    I have heard or read individual stories of Brigid but I was delighted with the way this novel integrates them so well into a full account of her life. Good read
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  • Jeremy Biermaier
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great for young readers
    Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2019
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    Used it for class and was a hit with students.
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  • PAT
    5.0 out of 5 stars Historical fiction
    Reviewed in Canada on March 18, 2019
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    It was a gift.
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  • Carroty Nell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brigid of Ireland
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 9, 2011
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    Brigid of Ireland is the story of St Brigid, an early missionary and mystic in pre-Christian Ireland. 'The Mary of the Gael' as she is sometimes known, Brigid was the foundress of the Abbey of Kildare.

    Slave to a cruel master who is also her natural father, Brigid coverts to Christianity after hearing the teaching of St Patrick. She embarks on her mission to spread the word of the gospel in Ireland.

    As an author, Cindy Thomson is particularly strong on characterisation. Brigid is a very human saint, devoted to her mother and a lover of animals. She is kind and gentle, but brave and feisty too - a truly engaging heroine. Brigid's arch-enemy, the druid Ardan, is also a fully rounded character, not just a stock villain.

    Sadly, I don't think Brigid of Ireland is likely to have a very wide appeal. Those interested in hagiography will wish to take a look. But afficionados of general historical fiction and/or Irish history must be warned that the historical background of Brigid's story - the conversion of Ireland to Christianity - is not dealt with in depth.
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  • Flo-Bun
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 27, 2012
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    A wonderful novel but I do wish it didn't have the obligatory blonde on the cover with long hair gently blowing in the wind! I find it irritates me before I've even opened the book!

    Nevertheless a really good read.
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  • Rev. Sheila Foreman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Delve into history
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 4, 2016
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    I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was well written and an easy read.
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