Lightning Tree

Irish Fact and Fiction

PJ Curtis’ Lightning Tree takes readers through the history of Ireland; from just after the famine to the early 1950’s through the eyes of a woman who lived through those years. It’s fictional, but weaves factual, historical events along its way. This woman, Mariah, lived close to PJ Curtis’ childhood home in the Burren region of County Clare, Ireland. The stories this amazing woman told him when he was a youngster form the essence of this book. She was a healer, a pub manager, and life long resident of the Burren area. PJ Curtis’ father and grandfather were blacksmiths in Ireland. Mr. Curtis, however, became a professional broadcaster, and record producer, living in Nashville, Memphis and Phoenix winning many awards for his work. However he returned to the Burren and wrote this absorbing book about his old friend, Mariah. Reading this book will transport you not only back in time, but clearly right into Ireland!