Bøger af Greg McVicker

Poetry comes from deep within and reaches out to touch another's soul. Personal narrative poetry immerses the reader in the poet's journey through life, in such a way that the reader is drawn into those experiences and can share in the poet's feelings of elation or sorrow.Whilst a reader may experience a personal bond with the author's compositions, those feelings can be shared with thousands of others all over the world. Poetry is a gift - unguarded thoughts unleashed by the poet with readers he or she may never know. That is the beauty of writing."Using his distinctive style of storytelling by way of stanza and prose, Irish Poet and Author, Greg McVicker, dives headfirst into the turbulent cycle of life. In "One Cross to Bear", his latest collection of poetry, he takes us on a whirlwind journey of his years growing up in his native Northern Ireland, up to the present day in Canada. Poems such as; "Belfast City Asylum" and "Everlasting Homesickness" paint a vivid picture of growing up in war-torn Belfast, and the pain he endured at being torn away from all that he knew in order to start a new life in a safer, but foreign land. Greg writes unashamedly from the heart, reaching out to his readers and carrying them along the waves of an emotional tsunami. I have no doubt that these poetic stories have and will continue to affect untold numbers of individuals throughout their lifetime."- J.P. Sexton, Author of; 'The Big Yank - Memoir of a Boy Growing Up Irish.'

The composition of story-based poetry comes from the depths of one's soul while reflecting upon the human journey of life. Quite often, it is the author's own experiences wrapped between lines of stanza and prose. Yet, and although the footprint we leave behind is considered "unique" in its impression, it is shared with perfect strangers who become acquaintances through poetic inscriptions."The Book and Poetry are so special. It is a very heartwarming, disturbing, and complex view of how things were from Greg's journey from his beloved 'Norn Iron' to Canada, and beyond, with great principles at work in himself, and from many others whom he met along the way. It incorporates Spiritual, Psychological, and Political Dimensions. Greg's journey proves again, that despite cruelty, and terrible conditions, human beings can somehow get through the worst that life throws at us, with love, support, and friendship, which re-ignites 'the Will to Live'. His Irish, Canadian, and Humanitarian Spirit looms large through his writing and his beautiful poetry. It is profound, funny, and moving. It deserves to be read carefully to the end, in a spirit of meditative reflection in order to fully appreciate the character of the man and his journey."- Gerry Rogers. Edinburgh, Scotland.

Silly Billy and the Postage Stamp...Billy's father bestows the exclusive title of "man of the house" on his older brother while he is away at sea. Taking full advantage, his brother bosses him and his other siblings around. Eager to prove he's just as capable, Billy accepts the simple task of posting a letter to his father, makes a complete mess of it, then tries covering up his mistakes. The moral of this story is to avoid telling fibs as the truth always comes out.Silly Billy and the Good Deed...Billy's teacher promises him a reward for picking up her favourite sweets at a nearby shop since the primary school tuck shop is sold out. Billy manages to turn this short and simple errand using his cherished bicycle, 'Thunder', into an amazing yet troublesome escapade by not following his teacher's very specific instructions. The moral of this tale is to do one's best but to also do as one is told in the first place.Silly Billy and the Escape from Carrick Castle...Billy is invited to go fishing with his older brother and his mates. The spot chosen is on the marina shores beside the Norman Castle, at Belfast Lough, Carrickfergus. Once there, fishing turns out to be the last thing on their minds as a thrilling chase and other quandaries unfold within this mighty structure. The moral of this story is that freedom often comes with a price, especially when one's father comes home.The Adventures of Silly Billy are based on the true-life childhood experiences and misadventures of Irish author, poet and storyteller, Greg McVicker. Each story takes place within his community of Newtownabbey, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. This book is suitable for children of all ages and adults who wish to revisit their childhood!Every character within The Adventures of Silly Billy are Greg's family, friends, and people that he knew within his community of Newtownabbey. The street names are real. The main character - Silly Billy - is fully based upon Greg.

Within intimate relationships, abuse is the furthest thing from one's mind. After meeting the man of her dreams and saying, ';I do,' one woman realizes her lover's modus operandi is to gain ultimate power and control over her life by utilizing malicious patterns of verbal, emotional, financial and psychological abuse. In this gripping, unsettling personal memoir, the fight for survival while enduring unfathomable trauma becomes a do-or-die situation.Irish Author, Poet and Storyteller, Greg McVicker transcends himself in his latest book ';At Least He Wasnt Hitting You' as he takes the reader through a turbulent journey of one womans agonizing life trapped with an abusive and manipulative spouse. Intertwined with his first book Through the Eyes of a Belfast Child: Life. Personal Reflections. Poems. McVicker captures her every waking moment laden with guilt, fear, humiliation and intimidation with the realization that she must save herself from an inevitable, impending doom. An inspirational must read! Michele DeRose MacShaneActress - Six Rivers EntertainmentActress and Co-Writer - Big Sky TV Show.';I found this book to present a stark picture I often see in in my practice of law. Many people may find the abuse in this book to be beyond handling and question why anyone would stay so long. The book does an excellent job of showing how the abuser creates an invisible prison by tearing down self-esteem and convincing the abused person that they are not capable of life outside the prison walls. I think it is a must read for married people so they can see the early signs of domination and abuse and prevent it in their own lives.' Robert J. MurphyAttorney-at-Law.