Böcker av Terence Roberts

In the depths of industrial West Yorkshire during the transformative era of the 1960s and 1970s, Red Bricks and Loose Dogs takes readers on a profound journey of introspection. Inspired by the unwavering honesty of Father Jim, a trusted and wise man, the story unravels the truth behind the boy who grew into a man. Father Jim, revered for his wisdom, kept a powerful revelation hidden until his final moments. He shattered the illusion of his authority to grant heavenly visas or offer absolution, asserting that it is our personal responsibility to face the truth and examine our own past behaviours. Guided by Father Jim's honesty, the author of this remarkable memoir transports readers to the vibrant tapestry of his youth, set against the gritty industrial landscapes of West Yorkshire. Within this backdrop, the author rediscovers the influential people and defining moments that shaped his thinking and character for years to come.

Terence Roberts came to live in Ireland as a middle-aged working man in search of something. He took a gamble when he could have easily stayed comfortable and resigned to the only life he knew. On reflection, he didn't really know himself as he approached his 50th birthday and he couldn't see a purposeful future. Everything had been lost amidst the pace and chaos of urban living and life's natural disappointments. But in rural Ireland, he found himself in a totally different world, finding what was important in his own life whilst rediscovering innocence and hope. Through unique characters, both human and in the field, he was entertained, educated and inspired. All Because of Daisy was written initially for his family and close friends to help explain why he left them to come to live in Ireland and why he stayed. Thanks to his new environment and eye-opening experiences, he begins to make sense of his own life, his past, present and future. He also concludes that while modern-day life is far from simple and is emotionally expensive in many ways, it can also be beautiful and priceless when seen through fresh eyes... but to do that, sometimes you have to take a gamble.

Praise for Terence Roberts“For artist Terence Roberts, ‘Fresh’ is the perspective.” – Linda Rutherford, editor“The celebration of the sensuous, and his championing of it as an expression of humanism and progress, has been a feature of his work. His focus is on the act and processes of creativity … There is much to hold one’s attention at different levels.” – Alim Hosein, linguist/critic, University of Guyana“What he offers (is) … an invitation to contemplate the creative genius of the artist in a surprising, non-academic, anti-Mannerist way.” – Neil Marks, television journalist“Even when deeply rooted in his native culture, his language is universal and speaks directly to our soul, our spirit, and the dancing patterns of his art vibrate in harmony with the natural rhythms that are etched in our tiniest cells and molecules.” – Jean-Francois Pulvenis de Seligny, ambassador“For Terence Roberts art is constantly evolving, and this point of view allows him to maintain a freshness and vivacity to his endeavors; his works speak to the emotions quietly … he succeeds like nobody’s business, and we are all the richer for it.” – Rashid Osman, senior editor