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A Man of Understanding
It takes a man of understanding to rebuild a shattered a man
with a deep and learned grasp of philosophy and poetry, a man who
can nurture and inspire an enquiring mind, a man with the wit and
humour to bring the world alive.
That enigmatic man is Horatio Hennessy. His grandson Blue
is that shattered soul.
Following the death of twelve-year-old Blue's parents, his new home
is a Finca in the mountains of Mallorca, with the grandfather he has
never met before. Bur is Horacio up to the challenge, or is he merely
trying, through Blue, to make good his past?
Gradually a bond evolves between them through a shared love of
poetry. But when secrets are uncovered, will understanding turn to
misunderstanding? Will two souls be shattered this time?
Absorbing, moving, witty and profound, A Man of Understanding
is a beautifully-told story of the search for a higher understanding of
the self and others, interlaced with poetry, philosophy, and love.
with a deep and learned grasp of philosophy and poetry, a man who
can nurture and inspire an enquiring mind, a man with the wit and
humour to bring the world alive.
That enigmatic man is Horatio Hennessy. His grandson Blue
is that shattered soul.
Following the death of twelve-year-old Blue's parents, his new home
is a Finca in the mountains of Mallorca, with the grandfather he has
never met before. Bur is Horacio up to the challenge, or is he merely
trying, through Blue, to make good his past?
Gradually a bond evolves between them through a shared love of
poetry. But when secrets are uncovered, will understanding turn to
misunderstanding? Will two souls be shattered this time?
Absorbing, moving, witty and profound, A Man of Understanding
is a beautifully-told story of the search for a higher understanding of
the self and others, interlaced with poetry, philosophy, and love.
288 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 4, 2022
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July 7, 2024
A wonderful thought provoking book
Read in one sitting as I couldn't leave it. The combination of poetry & prose supported by philosophical knowledge works incredibly well, producing an endearing story. I loved it.
Read in one sitting as I couldn't leave it. The combination of poetry & prose supported by philosophical knowledge works incredibly well, producing an endearing story. I loved it.
September 13, 2025
Did I find myself on this book?
Yes I did. There are so many unresolved questions about relationships. I wish I had read this book years ago.
Yes I did. There are so many unresolved questions about relationships. I wish I had read this book years ago.
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