A captivating journey through the 1960s —When the world turned upside down
All The Broken Angels is a profound exploration of love, loss, and the indomitable spirit of a generation that resonates far beyond the final page
From the writing duo of Pat Black-Gould and Steve Hardiman
Published by Green Grotto Press and is available worldwide in all formats
Two cousins. Two paths. One unforgettable era.
All the Broken Angels is an award-winning historical fiction novel that follows the transformative journey of Cate and Albie. Cousins and best friends, they are raised in 1960s New Jersey under the watchful eyes of their family and strict Catholic school nuns. Their bond seems unbreakable. Then the Vietnam War erupts, tearing them apart.
- Albie, driven by faith and patriotism, enlists in the military and is stationed at a base along the South China Sea nicknamed Paradise.
- Cate challenges her upbringing, protests the war, and escapes to New York City, immersing herself in the counterculture of Greenwich Village and Hell’s Kitchen.
When tragedy strikes, Cate’s world unravels. Yet, with the support of an eclectic group of friends—artists, activists, and veterans—she embarks on a journey of resilience and self-discovery.
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Editorial Reviews
“…Black-Gould and Hardiman’s work manages to carve out territory that feels contemporary by not shying away from issues that resonate today—including the treatment of LGBTQ+ people and the divisiveness a war can foment within a country—which are as relevant right now as they ever were. … Keeps reader[s] engaged throughout the story and beyond the final page. Cate, in particular, travels an arc that satisfies both in its literary aims and its emotional resonance. A well-rendered examination of the Vietnam War on the home front.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Readers are treated to a ‘you are here’ story of action, reaction, and discovery that proves winningly realistic, psychologically alluring, and hard to put down. … Libraries that choose All the Broken Angels for its promise of following a life that moves from the late 1950s to the early 1980s will appreciate not just the decades-long experiences that come to life, but the accompanying social exploration that will lend well to book club discussion groups and leisure readers alike.” — D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
“The book moves toward a satisfying conclusion that highlights themes of family, reconciliation, concern for veterans, and friendship.” — Clarion Reviews
“Society shifts, presidents come and go, and childhood lands in the rearview mirror, but readers will be struck by how often history repeats itself, putting a shiny new spin on the same old problems. … In addition to a well-rounded plot, clever wordplay, and genuine conversations, audiences will love the dynamic cast. … Racism, feminism, religionism, heroism, and patriotism synthesize into a beautiful story of loyalty and tenacity. Younger audiences will appreciate the richness of Americana, and older audiences will be kissed by nostalgia in All The Broken Angels.” — Indies Today, five-star review
“The narrative brings joy, sorrow, and gladness … as the story reaches its unexpected and unusual end. … Leaves the reader relating to the characters on a very personal level. … Thank you to the authors for this wonderful, inspiring book. It is much appreciated and well worth more than one read.” — Readers’ Favorite, five-star review
Awards
2025 Feathered Quill Literary Award winner for Women’s Fiction
2024 Indies Today Award for Historical Fiction
2024 Digital Book Today Literary Award for Historical Fiction
2024 Royal Palm Literary Award Winner from the Florida Writers Association.
About the Authors
Pat Black-Gould is an award-winning author, speaker, and clinical psychologist. Her novel
All the Broken Angels, co-written with Steve Hardiman, is a family saga set during the Vietnam War era. As a psychologist, Pat specialized in working with Vietnam Veterans, and the novel pays tribute to those who served and their families. Her children’s book
The Crystal Beads, Lalka’s Journey,
tells the story of a hidden child of the Holocaust.
Pat’s short stories have appeared in literary anthologies and online journals. Pat’s writing explores themes of compassion, inclusion, and diversity, and she conducts presentations nationally on these topics. WSRE PBS TV featured her on the program Conversations with Jeff Weeks. As a speaker, Pat also conducts workshops on marketing and the craft of writing. In the theater world, Pat was a theater director and producer of a New England summer stock company and a murder mystery dinner theater.
Steve Hardiman has worked as an IT and communications consultant, and talk-radio host and producer. His writing includes ghost-written nonfiction articles selected as cover stories in multiple industrial trade publications and scripts for over seventy instructional videos. This is his first work of published fiction
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