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Brave Beginnings: The Story of the Wheeler and Carruthers Families by Claudia Barnard Coffey
Brave Beginnings: The Story of the Wheeler and Carruthers Families by Claudia Barnard Coffey
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Title: | Brave Beginnings: The Story of the Wheeler and Carruthers Families | |
| Author: | Claudia Barnard Coffey | ||
| Format: | 6 x 9 Black & White Paperback | ||
| ISBN: | 9781977255082 | ||
| Cover Price: | $15.95 | ||
| Trade Discount: | 50% | ||
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| Pages: | 103 | ||
| Category: | HISTORY / United States / Colonial Period (1600-1775) | ||
| Available at: | www.outskirtspress.com/bravebeginnings | ||
| Distributed via: | Ingram | ||
| Published by: | Outskirts Press, Inc. | ||
| Receive up to 50% off at: | www.outskirtspress.com/bookstore | ||
| Publication Date: | June 16, 2025 | ||
| If you’re drawn to richly detailed family sagas like Roots by Alex Haley or the immersive historical fiction of The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough, Brave Beginnings: The Story of the Wheeler and Carruthers Families will resonate deeply. This multigenerational narrative by Claudia Barnard Coffey follows two resilient families from 17th-century England and Scotland as they face perilous transatlantic journeys, frontier hardships, and defining moments in American history—from colonial settlement and Revolutionary War battles to Civil War upheaval and beyond. Interwoven with historical context and vivid storytelling, this book is ideal for readers who love exploring ancestry, the strength of family legacies, and the human cost of forging a new world. Whether you're a genealogist, history lover, or just enjoy powerful stories of perseverance, Brave Beginnings offers a heartfelt journey through time. |
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| Longline: Spanning centuries and continents, Brave Beginnings tells the sweeping true story of two families—one English, one Scottish—who brave peril, war, and hardship to build a legacy of resilience, faith, and freedom in early America. | |||
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Author Bio
Short Bio: Claudia Barnard Coffey is a family historian and writer who brings the past to life through vivid storytelling. Her passion for genealogy and deep love of history inspired Brave Beginnings: The Story of the Wheeler and Carruthers Families, a labor of love that honors the resilience of her ancestors.
Long Bio: Claudia Barnard Coffey is a dedicated genealogist and storyteller whose passion for family history led her to uncover and preserve the remarkable legacy of her ancestors. In her debut book, Brave Beginnings: The Story of the Wheeler and Carruthers Families, she traces the journeys of two families from 17th-century England and Scotland to the early American colonies and beyond. With a blend of historical fact and narrative flair, Claudia brings to life the trials, triumphs, and enduring spirit of generations who shaped her family's path through war, migration, and hard-won freedom. She hopes readers will come to admire these ancestors as much as she has while getting to know them through their stories. When not researching family records or writing, Claudia enjoys exploring history, connecting with relatives, and helping others discover the richness of their own heritage.
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Synopsis and Taglines
50-Word Synopsis:
Brave Beginnings follows the true stories of the Wheeler and Carruthers families, tracing their journeys from 17th-century Europe to early America. Through war, hardship, and hope, this historical saga celebrates the resilience and legacy of two families who helped shape a nation and passed down a spirit of endurance.
100-Word Synopsis:
In Brave Beginnings, Claudia Barnard Coffey traces the intertwined journeys of the Wheeler and Carruthers families—one from England and one from Scotland—as they leave their homelands and face the challenges of forging new lives in colonial America. Spanning generations, this compelling family history is brought to life through rich storytelling, historical context, and personal reflection. From indentured servitude and frontier farming to the Revolutionary War, Civil War, and beyond, their story is one of perseverance, sacrifice, and triumph. This heartfelt tribute to ancestry is a must-read for lovers of family sagas, American history, and the enduring power of legacy.
250-Word Synopsis:
Brave Beginnings: The Story of the Wheeler and Carruthers Families is a sweeping historical saga that brings to life the true story of two families—one English and one Scottish—whose destinies converge in the early American colonies. Spanning more than three centuries, this richly woven narrative follows their courageous journeys from 17th-century Europe across treacherous seas to the promise and perils of the New World.
Author Claudia Barnard Coffey combines meticulous genealogical research with vivid storytelling to illuminate the lives of her ancestors, from indentured servitude and colonial militias to revolution, war, and westward expansion. Along the way, readers witness moments of love, loss, survival, and triumph as these families help shape a young nation—while passing down their resilience and spirit through the generations.
With historical insight and heartfelt narration, Brave Beginnings is more than a chronicle of dates and names. It is a powerful tribute to the strength of family, the legacy of heritage, and the quiet heroism of everyday people. This book is perfect for readers who enjoy multigenerational sagas, true family histories, or works like Roots and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks—where the personal intersects with the historical to reveal a deeper understanding of where we come from and who we are.
Taglines:
- “Every legacy has a beginning—this is theirs.”
- “From Old World roots to New World resilience.”
- “Two families. Three centuries. One unforgettable journey.”
- “Where history meets heritage and lives on.”
- “They crossed oceans, braved wars, and built a legacy.”
- “A family story written in courage, hope, and soil.”
- “Discover the past that shaped your present.”
Contact Information
For media inquiries, event booking, rights and review copies, contact Claudia Barnard Coffey at gandccoffey02@gmail.com
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