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The Times of Joy, A Diaspora Narrative
2026-05-20 14:00:00 2026-05-20 15:00:00 America/New_York The Times of Joy, A Diaspora Narrative Join Richard Michael O'Meara as he presents portions of his book, The Times of Joy, A Diaspora Narrative, and share the journey of John Patrick Joy from The Great Hunger to the American Civil War. Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room

Wednesday, May 20
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-20 14:00:00 2026-05-20 15:00:00 America/New_York The Times of Joy, A Diaspora Narrative Join Richard Michael O'Meara as he presents portions of his book, The Times of Joy, A Diaspora Narrative, and share the journey of John Patrick Joy from The Great Hunger to the American Civil War. Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room

Long Beach Island Branch

LBI Meeting Room

Join Richard Michael O'Meara as he presents portions of his book, The Times of Joy, A Diaspora Narrative, and share the journey of John Patrick Joy from The Great Hunger to the American Civil War.

Please register.

Richard Michael O'Meara is a retired soldier, university lecturer, and trial attorney who lives with his wife, Mary, on an island in New Jersey. Other works include Going Home for Apples and Other Stories, Triggers and Other Stories, Governing Military Technologies in the 21st Century, Steppin' Out, Tales from the Trail, A book of Oral Poetry, and Sunshine Capers.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Discussion | General |

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The Times of Joy, A Diaspora Narrative
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Join Richard Michael O'Meara as he presents portions of his book, The Times of Joy, A Diaspora Narrative, and share the journey of John Patrick Joy from The Great Hunger to the American Civil War.
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