Mary Thorpe pays tribute to grandmother, roots in new book
‘That’s Just How it Was’ chronicles life of author’s grandmother, calls to mind struggles of immigrant life
PRESTON, England – Bridget Nolan was born on September 12, 1884 in Ireland. During her lifetime she battled poverty, found love and witnessed the births of several grandchildren, including Mary Thorpe. Thorpe pays tribute to her grandmother and immortalizes her grandmother’s lifetime in her new book, “That’s Just How it Was” (published by…..
