Michael O'Brien
Michael David O'Brien (born 1948) is a Canadian author, artist, and essayist and lecturer on faith and culture. Born in Ottawa, he is self-taught, without an academic background. He writes and speaks on Catholic themes and topics, and creates the cover art for his novels in a neo-Byzantine style. He lives with his family in Combermere, Ontario, Canada. O'Brien's books have been published in a number of foreign languages, including Croatian, Czech, French, German, Italian, Lithuanian, Polish, Spanish, and Swedish.
Books
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1. Mrs. Adams In Winter
"Mrs. Adams in Winter" is a captivating historical narrative that follows Louisa Catherine Adams, the wife of John Quincy Adams, on her perilous winter journey across Europe in 1815. Amidst the tumultuous backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, Louisa travels from Russia to France to reunite with her husband in Paris. The book not only details the physical hardships of her journey through a war-torn continent but also delves into her personal struggles and reflections. Through this intimate portrayal, the book offers a unique lens on the political and social upheavals of early 19th-century Europe, while highlighting the resilience and complexity of its central figure.
The 10489th Greatest Book of All Time
