Böcker av Kathy Leary

Young and old alike, will find comfort and inspiration in these profound nature writings from an older time, done in chronological journal style. A Road of Glory showcases creative writings that are vivid, descriptive, and filled with a softness that illustrates God's place on earth. Color photos and paintings by the author complement the text. This book is simply written with a complexity of thoughtfulness; a beautiful nature book from out of the past. When young, Kathleen (Kathy) Marie Leary lived in Grand Rapids, Michigan. A love of the outdoors was instilled early, as the family would drive on weekends to their woodland cottage on Wolf Lake, near Baldwin, Michigan. Kathy looked forward to those trips, to be with all things nature: the flora and fauna. Growing up took Kathy to eight states. While in Kentucky, the author earned her Bachelor of Arts degrees in Humanities and Psychology from Bellarmine College, Louisville. After college, Kathy entered the field of radio operations. Kathy's creative writings were chosen for inclusion in the book, "Keeping Time: 150 years of Journal Writing" by Passager Press. Ms. Leary has written travel articles for several diverse publications, including Reader's Digest Association's "Country" magazine and "Camping Today." The author is also an accomplished artist favoring oil painting. Kathy Leary loves all animals and has a tabby cat named Boo.

"Historic Louisville, Kentucky: Side by Side with American Cities" developed out of an essay for a graduate History of Louisville class. The comparison study provides insight into many significant city projects. History is defined throughout as the author discusses: An Emerging Louisville Commercial Advancement Rapid Growth Beyond the Central City Kathy Leary brings clarity to the complexities of a growing city in this compact booklet. Black and white photos and drawings of old Louisville supplement the text.