Through the Eyes of a Belfast Child: Life, Personal Reflection, Poems

McVicker, Greg

ISBN 10: 1460232453 / ISBN 13: 9781460232453

Published by Friesen Press, Victoria, BC, 2014

About this Item

INSCRIPTION FROM GREG MCVICKER on half-title page; Clean, tight, unmarked; light crease to center of front cover; otherwise absolute minimal wear; appears unread; Through the Eyes of a Belfast Child reflects on the life of Greg McVicker, and how it was shaped throughout the 1970s and 1980s growing up in war torn Belfast, Northern Ireland; the challenges he experienced after immigrating to Canada and adopting an identity completely removed from the one he left behind; exploring the difficulties that others have faced in their own journey; to his lifelong quest in defining his worldview. This is his story as told through personal reflections and poems.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Through the Eyes of a Belfast Child: Life, Personal Reflection, Poems
• Publisher: Friesen Press, Victoria, BC
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1460232453
• ISBN 13: 9781460232453
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

Life is a journey. Often times and without choice, our actions and interactions within the environments in which we grow, live, work, and play, define our worldviews and shape who we are. Anyone who has faced traumatic events may look for an outlet to share their experiences in the hopes they are not alone in their struggles. In hindsight, however, the realization is that we are all human, and each and every one of us has a unique story to tell.

About the Author

Greg McVicker received his Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of Manitoba in 2008. He has consulted, wrote scripts, developed, as well as produced and co-produced both Pandemic and HIV awareness videos for the sixty-three First Nation communities in Manitoba. He then followed this up by scripting, developing, and producing his own series of animated videos to create and promote additional awareness on HIV featuring the world's greatest advocates as his primary characters in the fight against this disease. They are available online: friggermortis YouTube.
Greg resides in Winnipeg, Canada with his two children, Caitlin and Ciarán. Through the Eyes of a Belfast Child is his first book. He has written a series of children's books called, The Adventures of Silly Billy. These are based on his real life experiences while growing up in Belfast, and learning from his mistakes. He hopes to work with an illustrator and have these published soon.
Greg aspires to expand his efforts to address HIV on a global level by ensuring equitable access to antiretroviral medications for those nations where this preventable disease is most prevalent. He likens this personal mission to the inspirational efforts U2's Bono has done through (RED).