{"product_id":"shore-digger-a-collection-of-poems-by-robert-breen-9798218488833","title":"Shore Digger: A Collection of Poems by Robert Breen","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Casco Bay Celtic Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/17\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798218488833\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 56\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.17lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.13d","brand":"Robert Breen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45369988087989,"sku":"9798218488833","price":11.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_5493f52e-cc4f-4a41-b5c9-ebd4afec22ea.jpg?v=1747109087","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/shore-digger-a-collection-of-poems-by-robert-breen-9798218488833","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}