A son comes of age in a fiercely political world ""Thomas Fleming gives us an unforgettable story about an immigrant family--his family--as it struggles to find a place in the American century. He shares with us the dreams and heartaches of his parents, and, in the end, he reminds us of the mysterious and forgiving power of love.""
--Terry Golway, author of The Irish in America ""A truly moving story of a lifelong duel between father...