Review
I am so pleased to be included in this wonder collection of true stories. Wise Irish Women will make you laugh, and cry and think, and love. Mary Higgins Clark International Bestselling Mystery Writer --Mary Higgins Clark, International Bestselling Mystery Writer
What a wonderful book, again illustrating that the Irish have ti all, both the tragedy that shaped their thoughts and the joy and wit to see the rainbow after every rainfall. This book is the most precious pot of gold you could ever find. --Marianne McDonald, PHD, MRIA
Wise Irish Women embraces the essence of the Fearless Women Books, illuminating women who shine in their lives and make a difference in spite of their challenges and fears. --Mary Ann Halpin, Internationally Acclaimed Author and Photographer of the Fearless Women Books
What a wonderful book, again illustrating that the Irish have ti all, both the tragedy that shaped their thoughts and the joy and wit to see the rainbow after every rainfall. This book is the most precious pot of gold you could ever find. --Marianne McDonald, PHD, MRIA
Wise Irish Women embraces the essence of the Fearless Women Books, illuminating women who shine in their lives and make a difference in spite of their challenges and fears. --Mary Ann Halpin, Internationally Acclaimed Author and Photographer of the Fearless Women Books
About the Author
Patricia Connorton Kagerer Serving as Vice President of Risk, Safety and Process Improvement for one of the country s most elite construction companies, Tricia learned what it meant to be the only woman in the Board Room and how to exceed expectations in a tough, male dominated world. An expert in risk management, process improvement, conflict resolution, and business leadership transformation, Tricia climbed to the top of the corporate ladder and transformed the culture of the organization. Tricia attributes her success to her strong Irish Catholic upbringing she learned from her two role models; Tricia s mom Pat Connorton and her grandmother Peggy Prendergast. Both dedicated their lives to hard work, tenacity and faith serving to accomplish one goal; to give their children a better start in life. Tricia was born in Bronx, New York and was raised in El Paso, Texas. She has visited Ireland several times where she spent time on the family farm, Clonevan in County Wexford, Ireland. After suddenly losing her mom in 2007 Tricia decided to channel her grief into her book Wise Irish Women. Tricia is an author, keynote speaker and a recipient of numerous awards including the Dallas Business Journal s Women to Watch and Business Insurance Magazine s Top 25 Women to Watch. Tricia has a Masters Degree in Education and Human Development: Conflict Resolution from SMU, She holds a Business and Public Relations degree from Regis University in Denver, Colorado. Tricia is married to Markus and they have 2 children Tommy and Anneliese. They currently reside in Plano, Texas. Laura Prendergast Gordon Laura is presently serving as one of two deputy city attorneys for the City of El Paso. Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, she graduated from Bryn Mawr College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, and then received her JD degree from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. After graduating from law school, she returned to El Paso and has spent the bulk of her career as a public servant working for the City of El Paso in the office of the city attorney. A fifth generation El Pasoan on her mother's side, she has always cherished the strong influences of her Irish father's family. Growing up in a close-knit family that enjoyed just being together made her value the gift of time spent with loved ones. Many of her most treasured memories involved sitting around the table at her grandmother's house enjoying a strong pot of tea and hearing family stories. After losing her father to a sudden illness in May of 2007, she began to reexamine her Irish roots and felt a desire to explore the strong values and wisdom of her Irish family connection. The Wise Irish Women project was a way of paying tribute to the women in her life who inspired her to strive for success and happiness. Laura is married to Patrick R. Gordon and has two children, a son Patrick Thomas and a daughter, Aidan.
