{"product_id":"shore-digger-a-collection-of-poems-by-robert-breen-paperback","title":"Shore Digger: A Collection of Poems by Robert Breen - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRobert Breen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShore Digger - A Poetic Journey of Irish Heritage, Boston Grit, and Timeless Resilience\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRooted in the rich traditions of Irish heritage and forged in the firehouse halls of Boston, \u003cem\u003eShore Digger\u003c\/em\u003e is a deeply personal collection of poetry from Robert Breen - retired Boston firefighter, storyteller, and student of literary legend Seamus Heaney. These poems trace the immigrant journey from Ireland to America, capturing the struggles, sacrifices, and quiet victories of working-class lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBreen's verses move from the windswept coastlines of Maine to the smoky stairwells of burning buildings, blending historical reflection, personal memory, and lyrical craftsmanship. \u003cem\u003eShore Digger\u003c\/em\u003e honors not only the poet's Irish-American roots but also the universal resilience found in hard labor, family rituals, and the enduring spirit of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith selections previously published in \u003cem\u003eThe Harvard Summer Review\u003c\/em\u003e and recognized in multiple poetry competitions, this collection stands as a testament to the voices of those who dig deep - in the shore mud, in memory, and in the human heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers of Irish-American history, New England heritage, labor poetry, or those seeking authentic voices of resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.13 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 17, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43508221640839,"sku":"9798218488833","price":15.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/8X7Fy26GaE9798218488833.webp?v=1763938508","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/shore-digger-a-collection-of-poems-by-robert-breen-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}