About the author
Rosemary “Mamie” Adkins was born and spent most of her childhood in Houston, Texas. Later, she moved with her family to Las Vegas, Nevada, where she graduated from Bishop Gorman High School in 1965. After graduation, her family moved to Redding, California, where Rosemary resided for about six months, until she turned eighteen and fled the state and home. From there, Rosemary became restless and moved around until she found a happy place to be in Eugene, Oregon.
Rosemary had dreamt of writing a book but she always found it difficult. When the opportunity arose to take a trip to Ireland, Rosemary poured herself into it and studied Ireland for nearly two years. Part of her dream was to pay tribute to Douglas for loving and taking care of her for so long without ever a complaint.
A trip to Ireland felt so right and finally gave her the chance to spend quality time with the man of her dreams in a location that was surrounded by water, the very kind of place that gave her peace growing up! And she had secretly dreamed of repeating her wedding vows at the water’s edge and having a new wedding band blessed (Claddagh band) for the years to be shared for the next quarter century!
Her book has been endorsed by Patrick Snow, author of Creating Your Own Destiny, and a dynamic speaker and founder of the Snow Group and also Tyler Tichelaar,
author of My Marquette (his newest release) and professional editor.
Other endorsements include:
If anyone is contemplating a trip to Ireland, this book EXTRAORDINARY DREAMS FOR AN IRELAND TRAVELER is a must. It is easy reading and is full of vivid descriptions of the 'must see" places to help you plan your trip. I highly recommend it to anyone thinking of travel or even if you only want to experience the trip "second hand". Rosemary (Mamie) has done a marvelous job as a tour guide in book form! Allan Kane, MD