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Running to Stand Still: The Compassionate Heart of a Violent Man―A Unique Account of Abuse
Bearnard O´riain
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Description for Running to Stand Still: The Compassionate Heart of a Violent Man―A Unique Account of Abuse
paperback. Begins in Ireland during the Second World War where O'Riain tells a tale of a family at war with one another and the violence that lurks behind their love. O'Riain forbidden by his mother to join the Boy Scouts or the reserve national army eventually puts on a uniform - the irregular uniform of the Irish Republican Army (IRA). Num Pages: 392 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: BG; JFFE3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 25. Weight in Grams: 499.
A work of enduring love and self-reflection, this autobiography follows a troubled Irishman and his lifelong battle with inner demons. After a life of violence—including a warring family in his youth, enrollment in the Irish Republican Army, stints in prison, and spousal abuse—the author is finally forced to recognize these patterns of aggression and reevaluate his life. Aided by his loyal and loving wife, the author tells the story of his recovery and redemption through the discovery of the roots of his violence and provocation.
A work of enduring love and self-reflection, this autobiography follows a troubled Irishman and his lifelong battle with inner demons. After a life of violence—including a warring family in his youth, enrollment in the Irish Republican Army, stints in prison, and spousal abuse—the author is finally forced to recognize these patterns of aggression and reevaluate his life. Aided by his loyal and loving wife, the author tells the story of his recovery and redemption through the discovery of the roots of his violence and provocation.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Jacana Media South Africa
Number of pages
392
Condition
New
Number of Pages
392
Place of Publication
Johannesburg, South Africa
ISBN
9781770090781
SKU
V9781770090781
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About Bearnard O´riain
Bearnárd O'Riain is a former member of the Irish Republican Army.
Reviews for Running to Stand Still: The Compassionate Heart of a Violent Man―A Unique Account of Abuse
"An extraordinary tale of a family at war with one another and the bitterness that lurks behind their love. O'Riain, forbidden by his mother to join the Boy Scouts or the reserve national army, eventually puts on the uniform of the Irish Republican Army. Soon the early indications of a psychological split between the 'good' and 'bad' O'Riain, are made ... Read more