Gerry Boland Livres

Sixteen stories, sixteen intriguing situations, and a fascinating cast of characters populate The Far Side of Happiness, Boland’s debut short fiction collection. An unemployed man, living alone, experiences a brief epiphany until his fragile optimism is shattered by a freak accident. A seemingly straightforward story about a marriage in trouble conceals a devastating and unexpected deceit, revealed in its final lines. An Irish bachelor living in Paris has his life of entitlement turned upside down by two simultaneous, though unrelated, events. An environmentalist brings her naïve idealism to a rural community but hopelessly misreads the town’s mood.

Focusing on the themes of identity and place, Boland's second poetry collection showcases his evolution as a poet, reflecting his experiences from Dublin to Roscommon. His work as a poet, short story writer, and children's author enriches this collection, offering readers a glimpse into his unique perspective and emotional depth. The poems explore the nuances of the human experience, making it a significant addition to contemporary poetry.

Patrick hat einen ganz besonderen Freund: einen Grizzlybären namens Marco. Marco trinkt am liebsten Tee, spielt Posaune und ist ein wunderbarer Zuhörer. Darum will Patrick auch verhindern, dass Marco wieder in den Zoo muss, aus dem er ausgebüxt ist. Er versteckt ihn bei sich zu Hause. Doch obwohl Marco ein Meister der Tarnung ist - mal mimt er den Kleiderständer, mal den Fellvorleger -, kommt es, wie es kommen muss: Der Bär wird entdeckt ...