Patrick Earl Dwyer, the author of “Ascendancy”, is interviewed by Benji Cole of CBS Radio
Benji Cole of CBS Radio interviews the author of “Ascendancy”, Patrick Earl Dwyer. They talk about the book’s message as well as the author’s purpose for writing it.
Patrick E. Dwyer, MD, of Plano, Texas, was born in Austin and raised in El Paso. Before pursuing a medical career that spanned pediatrics, family, and emergency medicine, he was a biology researcher and educator. He then spent several years as a medical educator. He is the father of four grown children and has eleven grandchildren, and he is currently working on a writing project. Patrick enjoys both athletics and classical music.
In the interview, they talked about the inspiration for the book, as it is a historical fiction book highlighting the author’s heritage story. It started in Patrick’s younger years when he was aware of and primed by his father about their heritage story. He was also asked to write a story about his ancestor’s story from his youth, and eventually, his patients during his adult life were impressed by it.
“Ascendancy” chronicles the saga of the Magoffin and O’Dwyers and the diaspora from Ireland about 1800 to America, Australia, Jamaica, and Mexico. It is the narrative of two families who cross paths in Ireland during a volatile time and then in America, eventually intermarrying. The story is one of the history and fiction genres in which fiction and non-fiction are woven together to connect numerous historical people and events in a fight against tyranny and oppression and for liberty, freedom, and even survival.
It’s a story with religious overtones and freedom, a discussion of slavery, and a look at how America developed westward. In this honest portrayal of many actual and imaginary individuals and events, there is much sadness and struggle to overcome, a story that highlights a common thread in many migration and legacy stories that continues today just as it did before. The Magoffins and O’Dwyers made enormous contributions to Irish culture first, then to the American theme and dream, as well as to Australia, Jamaica, and Mexico.
“Ascendancy” demonstrates the strength of human character, fortitude, and endurance as ordinary people and families overcome immense misfortune to discover peace and prosperity in a new world that they create. A fraction of the spirituality contained in all of us is one of the ingredients for success.
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