Legacy - Hardcover

by Irene McCartin (Author)

Share in the stories of a family from a small Greek island called Icaria. It is one of the FIVE BLUE ZONES in the world and is described as "the place where people forget to die." Discover the history and mythology of this small, remote and rocky island tucked away in the far Eastern Aegean Sea, just thirty miles west of Izmir, Turkey. This family's hopefulness, tenacity, grit, faith, joys and endurance will inspire you as you come to know their challenges, disappointments, triumphs and tragedies. Travel alongside their journeys as they depart their beloved Icaria and embark into a strange new country called America at the turn of the century. Their lives and experiences over six generations rival the essence of legends. These stories will not disappoint. Let Legacy encourage you to recognize and celebrate your own lives and the lives of your loved ones and the power of that connected ness and permanence. As our beloved icarians welcome all onto their island and into their hearts may you be strengthened, uplifted and know their warmth, grace and love.