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Out of the flames: A Biography of overcoming strife in Ireland
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Out of the Flames charts, with lyricism and moving honesty, the remarkable triumph over tragedy of one ordinary man, living through extraordinary times.
On the evening of the 7th of December 1971, Philip Coogan's life changed overnight when a sectarian bomb destroyed his thriving garage business in the seaside town of Donaghadee. Determined to rebuild, Philip was frustrated at every turn by the cold shoulders of the planning authorities and those who vowed to see him ' run out of town '. Despite some help from an unexpected quarter - the Reverend Ian Paisley - there seemed to be no way forward in an increasingly suspicious and hostile community.
On the evening of the 7th of December 1971, Philip Coogan's life changed overnight when a sectarian bomb destroyed his thriving garage business in the seaside town of Donaghadee. Determined to rebuild, Philip was frustrated at every turn by the cold shoulders of the planning authorities and those who vowed to see him ' run out of town '. Despite some help from an unexpected quarter - the Reverend Ian Paisley - there seemed to be no way forward in an increasingly suspicious and hostile community.
As the troubles intensified, repeated attempts were made on Philip's life, and he and his young family flee across the border to the Republic, renting a damp and dilapidated old cottage in Roscommon.
Struggling to make ends meet, while reliving the horror of past events, Philip's health deteriorated as he suffered severe post-traumatic stress disorder and other related illnesses. Desperate for a better life for their three children, Philip and his wife planned to emigrate, but with no income, nor compensation for his injuries, it proved impossible.
The final straw came with a risible offer of £120, for the site of his former business from the local government in the North. Feeling defrauded and conspired against, Philip became increasingly angry and paranoid, and finally admitted to a psychiatric hospital. Drugged and violently humiliated, he merged a broken man and it seemed that Philip's life, in any meaningful sense, was over. What could possibly save him?
A visit to Knock Holy Shrine was the turning point. Philip managed to wean himself off anti-depressant drugs, trained and qualified as a Healer, and set himself to work in this capacity, volunteering locally via the Church and at Knock.
Struggling to make ends meet, while reliving the horror of past events, Philip's health deteriorated as he suffered severe post-traumatic stress disorder and other related illnesses. Desperate for a better life for their three children, Philip and his wife planned to emigrate, but with no income, nor compensation for his injuries, it proved impossible.
The final straw came with a risible offer of £120, for the site of his former business from the local government in the North. Feeling defrauded and conspired against, Philip became increasingly angry and paranoid, and finally admitted to a psychiatric hospital. Drugged and violently humiliated, he merged a broken man and it seemed that Philip's life, in any meaningful sense, was over. What could possibly save him?
A visit to Knock Holy Shrine was the turning point. Philip managed to wean himself off anti-depressant drugs, trained and qualified as a Healer, and set himself to work in this capacity, volunteering locally via the Church and at Knock.
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Out of the Flames:
Available February 9, 2009
A biography of one man's journey through war torn Ireland, his healing and reparation of his life and livelihood.
Read the journey of this man through insurmountable odds as he learns to heal others through his experience and compassion... Relive with him, cry with him, and overcome his greatest challenges..........read more
Out Of The Flames:
Edited by John Parker, whose work includes 'Complete Surrender' the amazing true story of Ian Mc Ewan's long lost brother.
Out of the Flames:
Available February 9, 2009
A biography of one man's journey through war torn Ireland, his healing and reparation of his life and livelihood.
Read the journey of this man through insurmountable odds as he learns to heal others through his experience and compassion... Relive with him, cry with him, and overcome his greatest challenges..........read more
Out Of The Flames:
Edited by John Parker, whose work includes 'Complete Surrender' the amazing true story of Ian Mc Ewan's long lost brother.
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Dr. Phillip Coogan
Knock Holy Shrine
Frenchpark
County Roscommon
Ireland
Knock Holy Shrine
Frenchpark
County Roscommon
Ireland
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