Chest Pain
A man, a stent and a camper van
(Author) Michael HardingIn late 2018, Michael Harding was in a hotel room in Blanchardstown experiencing severe pains in his chest. He eventually phoned an ambulance and was admitted to hospital, suffering from an acute heart attack. Here, in Chest Pain, he looks at the months before the heart attack when he kept the signs of failing health from his beloved and instead retreated into solitude -- and with his own inimitable style and humour takes us with him through the months after a stent had been inserted in his heart, where he travels the roads of Donegal in a camper van in a journey back to the beloved, and to himself. Chest Pain is a thought-provoking, spell-binding memoir about togetherness and what it means to be alive.
Michael Harding
Michael Harding is an Irish author and playwright known for his deeply personal memoirs and novels that explore themes of identity, family, and spirituality. His most notable works include "Staring at Lakes," "Hanging with the Elephant," and "Talking to Strangers." Harding's writing style is characterized by its introspective and contemplative tone, as well as his keen observational skills and knack for storytelling. His contributions to literature have been praised for their honesty, vulnerability, and ability to connect with readers on a deep emotional level. "Staring at Lakes" is arguably his most famous work, in which he reflects on his own struggles with depression and the healing power of nature and solitude. Harding's impact on the literary genre of memoirs and personal essays has been significant, inspiring others to share their own stories with courage and authenticity.
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