Excerpts of Readers’ comments.


Becoming an American by T. S. Allan  


J. B., a retired teacher: J.B., a retired teacher: “Becoming an American shows the actions of one company in the Civil War and the struggles they had to endure. It is the story of Timothy Mahoney, who was bullied as a child and young man because of his Irish decent and how he overcame this and showed his love for the country he called home.


J. S., a children's book author: "There was a depth of complexity layered throughout "Becoming an American". This carefully researched Civil War novel, tells a remarkable story of a Canadian-Irish immigrant finding America a lonely and unsettling world. No matter what steps he takes, he cannot avoid the prejudice of others. The story shows a hard-working man simply longing for acceptance. He even finds it hard to serve in the Union Army, a challenge that he hoped would prove to others he had a rightful place in this land. Although an established author, TS Allan's debut novel will engage, entertain and demonstrate that the challenges we faced then and face now are much the same.”


Z.S., a flight attendant, : “I found "Becoming an American" appealing as I felt like an outsider when, as a young boy, I arrived in the U.S. Later, I was proud to obtain my American citizenship.” The story of Timothy's struggles to create a better life for himself in a new country is extraodinary. The story illustrates how with perserveance how much a person can overcome and achieve. The book is written with such detail and clarity that the reader feels as if they are right beside Timothy going through his life journey with him.