All The Broken Angels - Softcover

Black-Gould, Pat; Hardiman, Steve

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798990328600

Publisher: Green Grotto Press LLC, 2024

Synopsis

Two cousins. Two paths. One unforgettable era of upheaval, hope, and the indomitable spirit of a generation.

All the Broken Angels is a powerful, award-winning, character‑driven story of resilience, identity, and the complex ties that hold families together. Set against the shifting landscape of the 1960s and 1970s, cousins Cate and Albie’s bond feels unbreakable—until the Vietnam War erupts, tearing them apart.

• Albie, driven by faith and patriotism, enlists in the military.
• Cate protests the war and immerses herself in New York’s bohemian counterculture.

Tragedy strikes, and Cate’s world unravels. With the support of her family and a vibrant circle of artists, activists, and veterans, she begins a journey of resilience, healing, and self-discovery. Through Cate’s eyes, return to a pivotal moment in American history — when men marched off to war, women marched for equality, and a generation fought to redefine freedom.

Blending humor and heartbreak, All the Broken Angels delivers a profound exploration of love and loss that resonates far beyond the final page.

PERFECT FOR READERS WHO LOVE:

• Strong, complex female leads
• Stories set in the 1960s and 1970s
• Ordinary people navigating extraordinary social change
• The power of kinship, friendship, and found family
• Novels exploring identity and personal growth
• The rise of feminism and LGBTQ+ identity
• Book club selections with rich themes and discussion questions
• Historically accurate teaching resources

EDITORIAL REVIEWS:

“Readers are treated to a ‘you are here’ story of action, reaction, and discovery that proves winningly realistic, psychologically alluring, and hard to put down. … Libraries that choose All the Broken Angels for its promise of following a life that moves from the late 1950s to the early 1980s will appreciate not just the decades-long experiences that come to life, but the accompanying social exploration that will lend well to book club discussion groups and leisure readers alike.” — D. Donovan, Sr. Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

“…Keeps reader[s] engaged throughout the story and beyond the final page.” — Kirkus Reviews

“The book moves toward a satisfying conclusion that highlights themes of family, reconciliation, concern for veterans, and friendship.” — Clarion Reviews

“Society shifts, presidents come and go, and childhood lands in the rearview mirror, but readers will be struck by how often history repeats itself, putting a shiny new spin on the same old problems. … In addition to a well-rounded plot, clever wordplay, and genuine conversations, audiences will love the dynamic cast. … Racism, feminism, religionism, heroism, and patriotism synthesize into a beautiful story of loyalty and tenacity. Younger audiences will appreciate the richness of Americana, and older audiences will be kissed by nostalgia in All The Broken Angels.” — Indies Today

“The narrative brings joy, sorrow, and gladness … as the story reaches its unexpected and unusual end. … Leaves the reader relating to the characters on a very personal level. … Thank you to the authors for this wonderful, inspiring book. It is much appreciated and well worth more than one read.” — Readers’ Favorite

“An exceptional educational resource that resonates with younger and older readers alike.” — Reader Views Indie Book Reviews

AWARDS:

• Indie Book Award
• Royal Palm Literary Award
• Chanticleer International Goethe Book Award
• Feathered Quill Literary Award
• Indies Today Award
• Digital Book Today Literary Award

About this title

About the Author

Pat Black-Gould, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, award-winning author, and playwright. Her short stories appeared in several anthologies and literary magazines. Her book about a hidden child of the Holocaust—The Crystal Beads, Lalka's Journey—is a 2023 Gold Medal Winner of The Royal Palm Literary Awards, 2022 Gold Medal Winner of the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards, and a 2022 Gold Medal winner of the Northern Lights Book Awards.

As a psychologist, Pat worked for the Veteran's Administration and specialized in treating Vietnam veterans. She was also the coordinator for the LGBTQ+ veterans' program. In the theater world, Pat worked as a director, producer, and playwright in New York and New England. She was born and raised in Jersey City, New Jersey, and now lives in Florida with her husband Patrick and their finicky cat Finn.
 
Steve Hardiman has worked as an IT and communications consultant, and talk-radio host and producer. His writing includes ghost-written nonfiction articles selected as cover stories in multiple industrial trade publications and scripts for over seventy instructional videos. This is his first work of published fiction.
 
Pat and Steve's All the Broken Angels is a 2024 Finalist for the Royal Palm Literary Awards from the Florida Writers Association. They have previously published two short stories together. "American Goulash," which appears in the Red Penguin's historical fiction anthology, Ernest Lived: and Other Historical Fiction Short Stories. "Two Seconds of Silence," appears in Emerald Coast Review 2023.

Edition details

• Publisher: Green Grotto Press LLC
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798990328600
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 398