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Praise for Irene's Night:
"A vital work by a passionate man, Irene’s Night attests to the immortality of grace and beauty." — David Leonard, author
"Forbes gives us a glimpse of darkness, agonizing love, and surprising faith. Irene’s Night is so powerful it almost overwhelms." — The Beaufort Observer
"This book is amazing! I thought it would make me sad, but it did just the opposite. I want to live at Hickory Winds, walk to the swamp, smell the air, and touch the trunks of the trees." — Angela Silverthorn, writer, poet
"Irene’s Night is a heroic account of deep, tender love at the edge of the abyss. It’ll make your heart weep." — The Pamlico News
"A compelling story, Irene’s Night is a captivating, inspiring read to be treasured." — Lane Schroeder, poet
"A magnificent walk in the swamps and meadows of human emotions." — S. I. Horvath, author
"A story like this comes along once in a lifetime. Forbes, sharing this most private of love stories, brings tears to your eyes and makes your heart soar." — Washington Daily News
"Forbes writes with a deft and compassionate pen." — The New Bern Sun Journal

Help the Catfish Chapter with the purchase

of Irene's Night, by Tom H. Forbes

The Catfish Chapter is priviledged to announce that Tortuga Pines Publishing and the author will donate $10 to the Jim "Catfish" Hunter Chapter for each sale of the book Irene's Night, the story of a PALS and her battle and life with ALS. Each book, coming in at over 600 pages, is $22.95 (plus $4.00 shipping & handling) and can be ordered by downloading and filling out the order form available HERE.

About the book:
When noted East Carolina artist, Irene Glover, is stricken with Lou Gehrig’s disease she contemplates suicide, but husband, Tom, keeps her from falling to pieces. Resolved to make time count, Irene’s artistic energy shifts into overdrive. She begins to see beauty heretofore unnoticed, as if the disease had given her art new meaning. While their lives slowly slip into the horrific, their love for each other continues to grow, transforming into something far beyond the physical.

About the author:
Tom H. Forbes is a retired tobacco buyer who lives on his goat-farm, Hickory Winds, in Eastern North Carolina. His home at Hickory Winds was built by his own hands. With nearly one hundred acres of swamp on the property, Tom, an avid hiker, prefers the quiet, canopied trails along the lazy moving waters of Tranters Creek. Already a published author, he enjoys writing about the lives of unheralded, unseen people.

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