New England Books and Authors

313 pages; Published by St. Martin's Griffin , ©2020 "Potato Famine" is a term synonymous with Ireland and her history. What many people outside of the Emerald Isle may not realize, however, is that there have been multiple outbreaks that have affected the Irish's most famous crop, and it has led to extreme hunger, grinding poverty, disease, and ultimately, thousands of people leaving their homeland in search of a better life. The events throughout Ireland and the actions it spurred on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean are told in Stephen Puleo's "Voyage of Mercy" . The book covers events from 1846-1850, including the period known as "Black '47", when the effects of the famine began to take hold, and the courses of action decided upon by American lawmakers and philanthropists. People across the United States are familiar with calls to aid after a disaster at home or abroad. These calls on the internet and through the media are taken for...

Heidi Schauster Parents want their children to be healthy. This includes getting plenty of exercise and eating healthy. Eating healthy can mean healthy food, and it can also mean the right amounts of food. Sometimes, people can be so obsessed about their weight and appearance, it can affect what and how they eat to an extreme degree. No one intentionally seeks to harm their children when it comes to food and their diet. Parents can inadvertently be doing more harm than good. Sometimes, people can let the "ideals" they see on social media get in the way of what is really a healthy way of eating. For Heidi Schauster, an author and nutrition therapist, maintaining a healthy relationship between food and the body is more than just a way of life, it is a mission. Schauster has spent 28 years helping people who suffer from eating disorders. She is also a recovering sufferer of an eating disorder. Her experience in the field and personal experiences have helped her in writing "...