The Catfish Chapter is privileged to announce that Tortuga Pines Publishing and the author will donate $10 to the Jim "Catfish" Hunter Chapter for each sale of the book Irene's Night, the story of a PALS and her battle and life with ALS. Each book, coming in at over 600 pages, is $22.95 (plus $4.00 shipping & handling) and can be ordered by downloading and filling out the order form available HERE.
About the book:
Tom Forbes’ Irene’s Night is so much more than the chronicling of a woman’s journey with ALS. It is a testament to the tenacity of an artist. Her art was her essence, and its expression would not be silenced by ALS. It is the story of a transcendent love; a love more powerful than the darkest night. This soul baring tale from Tom Forbes offers a gift of validation for caregivers who are in the midst of their own “night.” He does not set himself up as an iconic caregiver or a martyr as he plays the hand that life has dealt him. Instead, he allows us all to share his deepest thoughts and feelings, no matter how painful and revealing. Thank you, Mr. Forbes, for having the courage to open this window into your world. -Suzanne Gilroy, MSW
About the author: Tom H. Forbes is a retired tobacco buyer who lives on his goat-farm, Hickory Winds, in Eastern North Carolina. His home at Hickory Winds was built by his own hands. With nearly one hundred acres of swamp on the property, Tom, an avid hiker, prefers the quiet, canopied trails along the lazy moving waters of Tranters Creek. Already a published author, he enjoys writing about the lives of unheralded, unseen people.
"A vital work by a passionate man, Irene’s Night attests to the immortality of grace and beauty."
— David Leonard, author
"Forbes gives us a glimpse of darkness, agonizing love, and surprising faith. Irene’s Night is so powerful it almost overwhelms."
— The Beaufort Observer
"This book is amazing! I thought it would make me sad, but it did just the opposite. I want to live at Hickory Winds, walk to the swamp, smell the air, and touch the trunks of the trees."
— Angela Silverthorn, writer, poet
"Irene’s Night is a heroic account of deep, tender love at the edge of the abyss. It’ll make your heart weep."
— The Pamlico News
"A compelling story, Irene’s Night is a captivating, inspiring read to be treasured."
— Lane Schroeder, poet
"A magnificent walk in the swamps and meadows of human emotions."
— S. I. Horvath, author
"A story like this comes along once in a lifetime. Forbes, sharing this most private of love stories, brings tears to your eyes and makes your heart soar."
— Washington Daily News
"Forbes writes with a deft and compassionate pen."
— The New Bern Sun Journal
Tom H. Forbes is a retired tobacco buyer who lives on his goat-farm, Hickory Winds, in Eastern North Carolina. His home at Hickory Winds was built by his own hands. With nearly one hundred acres of swamp on the property, Tom, an avid hiker, prefers the quiet, canopied trails along the lazy moving waters of Tranters Creek. Already a published author, he enjoys writing about the lives of unheralded, unseen people.
