A Man for Others
A Man for Others by Kevin Couhig is a novel published by Quantum Discovery on July 7, 2024, featuring 340 pages in English. The story follows young Rob Coogan as he grapples with the decision to pursue a career in music or professional football in England. Set against the backdrop of The Irish Troubles, Coogan’s life takes a tragic turn when he becomes inadvertently involved in an IRA car bomb incident that claims the lives of his younger siblings. This event propels him to Boston, where he embarks on a new journey as a guitarist and songwriter.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of justice, moral dilemmas, and the impact of trauma. Coogan’s life is further complicated when he witnesses a disturbing act in a church, leading him down a path filled with secrets and challenges. The novel intertwines elements of Irish history and spirituality, exploring the complexities of human choices and the consequences that follow. A Man for Others presents a rich tapestry of experiences that reflect on the nature of justice and the struggles faced by individuals in tumultuous times.
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As the novel begins, young Rob Coogan’s biggest challenge is determining if he should pursue life as a musician or as a professional footballer playing in England. In the time of The Irish Troubles, Coogan unwittingly plays a part in an IRA car bomb detonation that takes the lives of his adoring younger siblings. He leaves Ireland for a prestigious music school in Boston, where he begins life as a guitarist and songwriter. In church one night, he discovers the younger brother of a friend being molested by the priest. The choice he makes that night sets his life down an unforeseen path of justice, rage, and secrets.
Nothing beats a great book and a hot cocoa on a cold winter evening!
I’ve never read anything like A Man for Others
An utter surprise. An outstanding first book by author Kevin Couhig. Where to even begin? The Irish Flare, foe and fairies? Fanaticism and layered moral conundrums? Pushing the limit of what is law and what is just? Flavors of Irish humor and New Orleans gumbo. Beguiling Irish wit and soul bracing prose.
The brutal reality of children hurt by adults, “soul murder” and relentless guardians. Well-paced chapters and masterful weaving offset weighty topics.
Carrie Morgan
AMAZON
Loved it! I couldn’t put this book down.
The way the author weaves Irish history of The Troubles as well as Irish myths and legends is extraordinary.
Justice takes many forms.
Sometimes it’s for a political cause, sometimes it’s to protect children.
Is it always worthy, no matter what?
Wanda Fischer, REEDSEY DISCOVERY
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