Tom McDonough

Tom McDonough has just finished a book about Dorothy Day's months at The New York Call where she began her career in journalism as Special Feature Writer. The 36 articles with her byline are edited and accompanied by her own recollections of these days and commentary by her friends and the author. Pope Francis recently cited Dorothy Day as an exemplary American for her instinct for social justice.

One of Dorothy Day's friends at The Call, Ryan Walker, was the creator of the political cartoon series "The Adventures of Henry Dubb" which first appeared on Labor Day Weekend, 1916. As we race toward the 100th anniversary of Henry Dubb's appearance, Mr. McDonough is feverishly combining Walker's cartoons with background information from the newspaper and other commentary to provide the reader with deep insights into the life of the working poor at the threshold of America's entry into the Great War.

Still in its draft form is Mr. McDonough's biography of Ernesto Cofiño, a Guatemalan pediatrician with the heart of Pope Francis.

Mr. McDonough posts information related to his research for these books on his blog, The Shire With WIFI. Drop on by.