Press Release
Summary = Fishing For Irene, a novel by Margee Driscoll, was released
in softcover by Publishamerica February 2005.
Press Release
Body = Fishing for Irene is a work of fiction about a family whose
lives are torn apart by a tragic, debilitating mental illness. The
story is
primarily about the mother, however, the experence of the reader
is realized through the eyes of the daughter who is compassionate,
funny, and wise. Mental illness is handled thoughtfully in this
book, cultivating within the reader a sense of urgency,
and yearning. Powerful, moving, and dramatic scenes urge the reader
to dig deep for faith, and if extracted to hope against hope for
a bearable resolve. Ultimately, it is within faith where the resolve
rests.
Set in Western Montana during the last half of the twentieth century,
Fishing for Irene promises the reader an open, honest view of the
delicacy of mental illness. A nice read that moves with intensity
and conviction. "Could not put it down," is the most frequent
comment.