In "Insula Sanctorum et Doctorum; Or, Ireland's Ancient Schools and Scholars," John Healy embarks on a profound exploration of the rich intellectual heritage of ancient Ireland. Combining meticulous historical research with a picturesque narrative style, Healy illuminates the pivotal role played by Irish monastic schools during the early medieval period. The work highlights not only the educational institutions' contributions to philosophy, theology, and literature but also showcases the u...

A blistering account of fame, class and the cost of reinvention, as John Healy confronts what happens after survival − and the invisible cage success can buildNearly four decades after his acclaimed memoir The Grass Arena, John Healy delivers the long-awaited second volume of his extraordinary life.The Glass Cage begins in the wake of sudden literary success and fragile sobriety, as Healy attempts to inhabit a world far removed from the pr...

In "The Ancient Irish Church," John Healy presents a meticulously researched chronicle of the early Christian church in Ireland, exploring its foundations, development, and theological distinctions within the broader context of European ecclesiastical history. Healy employs a rigorous academic style, utilizing primary sources, historical documents, and a wealth of archaeological evidence to illuminate the unique characteristics of the Irish church. His examination of the monastic tradition...

In Tumor Boy, author John J. Healy invites readers to join him on a powerful journey of survival, courage, and resilience. Now a published author, John Healy opens up about his personal battle with a brain tumor, offering a raw, unfiltered account of facing one of life's most daunting challenges-and emerging victorious.With unwavering determination, John Healy reflects on the struggles, the triumphs, and the profound lessons he learned along the way. His story is a testament to the...

"Insula Sanctorum et Doctorum; Or, Ireland's Ancient Schools and Scholars" by John Healy explores the rich educational heritage of Ireland during the early medieval period. Healy delves into the history of monastic schools, which were centers of learning and scholarship, attracting students from across Europe. The book highlights the contributions of Irish scholars to theology, philosophy, and the arts, emphasizing the significance of these institutions in preserving knowledge during times...

In "Tumor Boy," author John J. Healy shares their remarkable journey of survival and resilience in the face of a brain tumor diagnosis. As a proud survivor and now a published author, Healy offers a candid and inspiring account of their experience, hoping to shed light on the possibility of overcoming such a daunting diagnosis.With unwavering courage and unwavering determination, Healy shares insights, reflections, and invaluable lessons learned along the way. Through their persona...

John Healy, born in Ireland, first arrived in Argentina at the age of twenty seven as a Catholic missionary priest. This intimate book relates his personal story from early childhood in the picturesque town of Westport to the present day in the city of Córdoba, Argentina. The intervening years are witness to many changes of location and lifestyle both in Ireland and Argentina. The most challenging and profound change occurred when he decided to retire from active priestly ministry after tw...

In 1988, his autobiography ?The Grass Arena? catapulted John Healy to worldwide literary fame. That harrowing tale described how Healy by discovering chess, escaped alcoholism, violence and crime. Many fans have wondered how Healy did as a chess player. In this book Healy uses over a hundred of his own games to show how unusual tactics or defensive motifs can turn the tide in any position. Along with the games the author describes in eloquent but brutal language the beautiful, sometimes te...

Lawrence The Lawnmower is a collection of events, that occur in and around the home of the Baderway Family. These events are recorded through the eyes of a small spider called Doris.

In "Insula Sanctorum et Doctorum; Or, Ireland's Ancient Schools and Scholars," John Healy offers a meticulous examination of Ireland'Äôs rich educational heritage during the early medieval period. Healy delves into an era often romanticized yet frequently overlooked, utilizing a combination of historical analysis, literary critique, and anecdotal evidence to illuminate the pivotal role of monastic schools in the preservation and dissemination of knowledge. The text's elegant prose and meth...

Since his first appearance on RTÝ's The Restaurant in 2002, celebrity maître d' John Healy has entertained both diners and viewers alike with his easy manner and winning charm. Seemingly unflappable and endlessly cheerful, he appears the consummate professional. However, behind the smile, John has spent a lifetime struggling to cope with his own demons; battling addiction and depression before suffering two heart attacks and undergoing a subsequent life-saving transplant. A Perfect Heart i...

In the following pages it has been the author’s purpose to give a full and accurate, but at the same time, as he hopes, a popular account of the Schools and Scholars of Ancient Ireland. It is a subject about which much is talked, but little is known, and even that little is only to be found in volumes that are not easily accessible to the general reader. In the present work the history of the Schools and Scholars of Celtic Erin is traced from the time of St. Patrick down to the Anglo-Norma...