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The life journeys of Dan Murphy and Joe Ryan, while different, have much in common. Both came from impoverished Irish Catholic backgrounds that taught them compassion. Both took risks in coming to California where they found their life partners and eventually lived in the West Adams district of Los Angeles. Each encountered hardships and discovered ways to seize new opportunities and to wait patiently for the next opportunity.Such was the case for Ryan in patiently and painstakingly researching documents, magazines, archives, newspapers, and conducting personal interviews for nearly ten years to write Ice and Oil. Again, similar to Murphy, the author sought perfection in what he accomplished. Ice and Oil, the biography of Daniel Murphy, is a masterpiece of historical data that outlines the early growth of Needles and Los Angeles. For historical buffs and for those who enjoy a good read, you will not be disappointed in Ice and Oil. The read is more like a mystery novel and while loaded with facts and references, the author takes you on a journey of one of the lost founders of Los Angeles. Ryan fills in the missing blanks and contributes to the history of Southern California. I recommend his work whole heartedly.Dr. Edward Smink author The Soul of Caregiving, A Caregiver’s Guide to Healing and Transformation.