Donal's Mountain: How One Son Inspired a Nation

by Fionnbar Walsh

Sixteen-year-old Donal Walsh came to national attention when he spoke out about suicide in young people in an RTÉ television interview and, later, in an article which appeared in a national newspaper. At the time, Donal was dying of cancer. He wanted others to see that death is never an answer.
A few short weeks later, on 12 May 2013, Donal sadly passed away.
Here, in this heart-breaking but ultimately inspirational memoir - written by his father and including Donal's own words - we are given an insight into an extraordinary young man who, in coming to terms with his own death, became determined to open people's eyes to the beauty that surrounds them in life.
All Donal asked before he died was that his parents continue to spread the message of living life.

Genres: Nonfiction

308 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2014

Reviews

[Maria Casey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Why has it taken me so many years to finally read this?

[Shuhan [On Leave] · Rating 5 out of 5]

I never read this book before, really. But I will give it five stars. Donal's dad came to my school to talk to us. It was a life changing talk and I swear I had tears in my eyes. Good luck to Donal's family and friends because they must be the strongest people. Donal is such an inspiring idol.

[Ann Marie Henderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

So inspiring to read. Found it hard to read through sad bits. Well done. Amazing message

[Sharon B · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one amazing story. 5 stars. Donal truly is an inspiration to us all. A must read.

[Timmy Clifford · Rating 5 out of 5]

We could all learn from him, its rare that I'll do a book in 48 hrs but I couldn't put this down, it may never win a Booker but its a fantastic story