Ghosts of the Famine. (Open Questions). From: The Horn Book Magazine | Date: November 1, 2002| Author: Bartoletti, Susan Campbell | COPYRIGHT 2002 Horn Book, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

As I researched Black Potatoes: The Story of the Great Irish Famine, 1845-1850, the question that haunted me first was, Who are the heroes of the Famine? Are the heroes the political leaders, public servants, individuals, and charitable groups who worked hard to provide relief for the starving Irish but who could not prevent a huge loss of life? Or are there stories of agency, activism, and heroism among the suffering Irish people themselves?

My instincts told me that wh...

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