Niall Breslin pens his own struggles to help others find healing in this beautiful and kind book that comes with its own soundtrack, but for readers searching for quick solutions, it might not be for them
Unique approach: Niall Breslin, pictured here at Camden Recording Studios in Dublin, has produced accompanying music for each chapter of his new book. Photo: Steve Humphreys
When I was asked to review Niall Breslin’s book, The Place That Has Never Been Wounded, I was resistant, to say the least. “Self-help” books are my least favourite genre. I often find them patronising, know-it-all-ish and – as a psychologist myself – I find myself questioning the credentials of the author to tell me how to be better. I rarely finish them.
The fact that I know Bressie, and have followed his journey, made it feel even more daunting. How could I publicly say that I didn’t like his book? Thankfully, all of my fears were unfounded.