James Patrick Rooney
releases his First Novel:
Sitting on a Rainbow
Discover Sitting on a Rainbow: A 21st Century Irish American Morality Tale
This is a story of severe loss and courageous resilience, financial markets and malfeasances, Irish history and mythology, justice served, and broken promises remaining to be mended. Set in West Palm Beach, Florida in the early 2010s, protagonist Patrick Connelly (aka Paddy or Pat) is a mid-fifties paraplegic and veteran stockbroker/financial advisor at a major Wall Street firm.
James Patrick RooneyAuthor
Tossing his black Tumi shoulder bag across to the passenger seat, Patrick braced himself, thrust his folded chair in the open back, and pressed up and into his beloved silver bullet. Beloved for its utility and dependability, certainly not its sex appeal. A decade-old minivan is anything but sexy. He was sick to death of this same old routine.
But what choice did he have?
What The Readers Have To Say
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and could relate to the medical aspects. I found it very interesting and whimsical. A great read.
Kathy Francis
"This debut novel is full of magic, Irish folklore and history, and romance all wound around experiences of disability and drama inside a high-stakes wealth management firm in West Palm Beach.
James Patrick Rooney gives the reader a great yarn with intriguing characters and a fully-realized protagonist whose defeats and triumphs are attuned to an excellent soundtrack."
Tyler Hagood
“Sitting on a Rainbow” was a wonderful read! I enjoyed the characters, the dialogues were terrific, and the scenes transported me to all the locations depicted in the amazing story. I’m going to set it aside for a brief time, then pick it up again for a re-read! Thank you Jim Rooney for this treasure!
Eddie Keyes
James Rooney scores a Hat Trick with his first novel. Love this book! It will make you laugh, make you cry and take you on a journey. It informs, inspires and is thought provoking in all things that matter. A high stakes drama and one you will not want to end. Thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to hearing more from James Patrick Rooney! Two thumbs up!
Chip