Love’s Not Over ‘Til It’s Over
by Edward T. Byrne
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Pub Date 28 Sep 2017 | Archive Date 03 Dec 2017
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Description
Reminiscent of Bonfire of the Vanities and The Godfather in breadth and cast of characters, Byrne has written a family drama about the complex bond between James Devlin and his father, who saved James’s life when he was a boy. A WWII combat survivor who becomes an advertising executive, Dave Devlin is haunted daily by what he has seen during battle and the guilt he carries for the death of his comrade. The Devlin family disintegrates as James struggles to become his own man, while his father becomes increasingly disillusioned with his life and the country he fought for.
Against a backdrop of sports, Love’s Not Over ‘Til It’s Over addresses loss, revenge, pretense, and forgiveness, posing the still relevant question: what does it mean to be a man? James ultimately concludes, quoting Yogi Berra to his father, “Maybe love’s like baseball … It’s not over ‘til it’s over.
You can connect with the author at www.edwardtbyrne.com.
A Note From the Publisher
Book launch event scheduled for November 17, 2017 at Turn of the Corkscrew bookstore, Rockville Centre, NY.
Advance Praise
“Edward Byrne’s poignant novel Love’s Not Over ‘Til It’s Over is a sweeping saga depicting fifty years of the Devlin family’s life in Queens. Byrne deftly relates the struggles that World War II veteran Dave must confront, and how his life choices resonate with his children, particularly his son Jimmy. This compelling journey of one family’s challenges and triumphs is a great read. Byrne easily creates a strong sense of place and sympathetic characters whose success we root for.” Carrie Doyle Karasyov, author of the bestselling book, The Right Address.
“Families can be life’s greatest blessing, or its worst curse. Love’s Not Over ‘Til It’s Over will engross readers with a multigenerational tale of blessings lost and found. Spanning nearly five decades in an ever changing New York City, the novel pulls back the curtains on family life, revealing how hurt can turn to forgiveness and even acceptance. Edward Byrne writes with both insight and empathy, drawing characters that will stay with readers long after the book is finished.” Mary W. Quigley, author and professor, New York University Arthur L. Carter Institute of Journalism.
“Byrne takes you on a young man’s vivid journey through the shifting sands of a cultural revolution. The strong Catholic upbringing of a kid from Queens, New York collides with the values of his WWII veteran father and the changing world of the 1960s and beyond. A must-read for Baby Boomers.” Prof. Mary Noe, College of Professional Studies, St. John’s University.
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About the Author:
Edward T. Byrne is a
practicing attorney, concentrating in construction law in the New York City
metropolitan area. He graduated from
Bowdoin College, Magna Cum Laude and earned his J.D. from Columbia University
School of Law where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9780692873502 |
| PRICE | $19.00 (USD) |
