"Voyage of Mercy" by Stephen Puleo
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