Magee, Patrick
Where Grieving Begins: Building Bridges after the Brighton Bomb - A Memoir
- ISBN 13:
- 9780745341774
- author:
- Magee, Patrick
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Pluto Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 23 x 15 centimeters (0.51 kg)
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Patrick Magee's memoir is a powerful exploration of the past and its impact on the present. The author recounts his life, including the events leading up to the 1984 Brighton bombing, in an unflinching and honest account. He also chronicles his relationship with Jo Berry, whose father was one of five people killed in the bombing, and the work they have done together to build bridges and promote understanding. The book offers a unique perspective on the Troubles and the history of British rule in Ireland, highlighting the need for genuine commitment to honesty, inclusion, and dialogue. By sharing his story, Magee aims to build a bridge to a common understanding, one that can help to heal the wounds of the past and promote a more peaceful future. Through his memoir, Magee seeks to challenge the chasm of misunderstanding that endures around the Troubles, and to promote a more nuanced and informed understanding of this complex and sensitive topic.
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