Dorly's book is back in Woodbine

A new batch of Dorly O'Sullivan's book, Damien - a life for my son, has arrived at Woodbine Books, writes Brian Byrne. The 184-page hardback documents life in the family with Damien, who has Down syndrome and Autism (ASD-DS) and is non-verbal. 

First published last October, the book costs €20 and provides an absorbing and honest reflection of the emotions and frustrations experienced by the O'Sullivan family when Damien was in his early teens and issues with aggressive behaviour emerged. The story concludes when Damien finally becomes a resident at Camphill Grangebeg.

It's a challenging read at times, reflecting personal incidents, but it is, overall, a heartfelt and gripping account of a family's resilience and love for one another.

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