An author shares with readers his unusual ancestors and other relatives from the colonial era to the present time.
For his third non-fiction book, Jerry R. Davis chose to write about his own family members, past and present. They make up an interesting array of individuals including a veteran of THREE U.S. wars, a Mohawk Indian, three passengers from the MAYFLOWER,a participant in the California Gold Rush of 1849, a born teacher, a sailor lost at sea in the 1944 D-Day invasion of German-occupied France during World War II and many others. The book is liberally illustrated with drawings by the author as well as photos from his family's archives. Davis's fascinating ancestors and his writing style together make this family saga a living, breathing history. TO ORDER: The paperback book may be ordered from the author at: Jerry R. Davis, 2820 Monument Dr. NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87120, by calling (505) 352-9221, or by e-mailing jrd2820.aol.com. The price is $15.00 (Add $4.00 per copy for postage and insurance for any that must be shipped. (No credit cards, please.)
The true story of Cheryl Pierson Cuccio who made headlines in 1986 and her husband Rob Cuccio. Cheryl was abused sexually and physically and Rob died for 43 minutes on Cheryl's 43rd birthday.
Rosetta was born in 1909 as the youngest of ten children. The family had more laughter than money and neighbors would knock on their door to ask, "Can we come in and laugh, too?"
