Donna J. Wells's Newly Released "Tuisco Greiner: A Man Redeemed" is an Absorbing Biography of a Rebellious German Farmer Churning Up New York in the Early 1900s
"Tuisco Greiner: A Man Redeemed" from Christian Faith Publishing author Donna J. Wells is a riveting true story of the author's great-grandfather as he departs war-torn Germany with his two brothers, both of whom would go on to successfully make good lives for themselves in the green hills of Naples, New York, through their industriousness. It was Tuisco's independence and inability to stay out of trouble that gave this seedsman and opinionated gardening author a riot of a life that, despite its tragedy and disgrace, was nevertheless not beyond redemption.
MEADVILLE, Pa., Oct. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "Tuisco Greiner: A Man Redeemed": an absorbing family history. "Tuisco Greiner: A Man Redeemed" is the creation of published author Donna J. Wells, a self-employed writer, single mother and grandmother, and customer service professional who grew up in the family home in Naples, New York, which imbued her with a love of family history.
Wells writes, "Tuisco Greiner was one of three brothers to leave their war-weary homeland of Germany for the peaceful hamlet of Garlinghouse, nestled in the green hills above Naples, New York. Their father reportedly told them, 'Well, the Kaiser is going to kill you anyway, so you might as well go!'
Gotthold and Friedemann were admired for their industriousness, inventions, and successful business as honey producers, living quiet, uncontroversial lives. Tuisco, on the other hand, would strike out on a more independent path as a seedsman. Surely, it was a noble profession, yet, somehow, true to his nature, Tuisco raced full speed ahead—into ruin. Only a few years into his business, accolades from the town of Naples turned to accusations of 'Debt, Deviltry and Disgrace!' They were quick with the verbal tar and feathers and poised for action—if they could only find him.
'Tuisco Greiner—A Man Redeemed' is a collection of newspaper articles and family history that chronicles the life of a farmer, a popular author of a gardening magazine and books, an on-target advocate for a healthy diet, as well as an imperfect, opinionated man that couldn't seem to stay out of trouble. The story is a mix of amusement, shame, success and unusual tragedy, complete with obituaries filled with beautiful, emotional accounts of life and death.
Above all else, Tuisco's story is a reminder to all of us who have royally messed up our own lives, that none of us is beyond redemption."
Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Donna J. Wells's new book is an immersive journey through an uncommon life steeped in drama fit for a nineteenth century novel of controversy and immigrant life in New York.
Wells's passion for family history shines through as she pieces together Tuisco's unforgettable story with newspaper articles, letters, poignant obituaries, photographs, and family anecdotes.
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Consumers can purchase "Tuisco Greiner: A Man Redeemed" at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.
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