This book is the story of a real family and how they
came to live in a poor farming area in Wisconsin. Their
joys as well as their hardships are all told in a down to earth fashion by May Murphy Thibaudeau who lived as the orphaned
first granddaughter in the large family of aunts and uncles.
The stories as passed down as well as ones the author lived
through give a refreshingly different view of the Irish as
a proud, talented and witty group determined to accomplish
much and survive much. Murphy Thibaudeau's talent as a
teller of tales is evident and you will want to hear more from
her and maybe even visit the Dundee area, swim in Long Lake and
tour the grist mill which still stands. Her life story bears an
uncanny resemblance to Anne Montegomery (of Anne of Green Gables
fame). In fact a "May of Dundee" series could be her children's version of her life story!