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Joseph O'Connor

    September 20, 1963

    Joseph O’Connor is an acclaimed Irish author whose works delve into the complexities of human connection and historical events with profound sensitivity. His writing is characterized by its rich prose and deep psychological insight, drawing readers into compelling narratives. O’Connor’s skill in weaving personal stories with broader societal themes establishes him as a significant voice in contemporary Irish literature. His novels and essays offer a reflective exploration of identity, memory, and the search for meaning in turbulent times.

    Where Have You Been?
    The Comedian
    The Star of the Sea
    Coaching the Brain
    Coaching the Brain
    Sweet Liberty
    • 2025

      The Ghosts Of Rome

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Set in February 1944, the narrative unfolds in a Rome under Nazi occupation for six months. The story explores the lives of characters navigating the complexities of war, resistance, and survival in a city transformed by fear and oppression. It delves into themes of courage, betrayal, and the human spirit's resilience amid adversity, as individuals confront moral dilemmas and the harsh realities of their circumstances. The historical backdrop adds depth, highlighting the impact of World War II on ordinary lives.

      The Ghosts Of Rome
    • 2023

      Poems

      • 204 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      A stunning collection of poems that explores love, loss, and the beauty of the natural world. O'Connor's use of vivid and lyrical language will leave readers breathless and moved. This is a must-read for poetry lovers everywhere.

      Poems
    • 2023

      **AS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 4**THE NUMBER ONE IRISH BESTSELLER** When the Nazis take Rome, thousands go into hiding. One priest will risk everything to save them. September 1943: German forces occupy Rome. SS officer Paul Hauptmann rules with terror. An Irish priest, Hugh O'Flaherty, dedicates himself to helping those escaping from the Nazis. His home is Vatican City, a neutral, independent country within Rome where the occupiers hold no sway. He gathers a team to set up an Escape Line. But Hauptmann's net begins closing in and the need for a terrifyingly audacious mission grows critical. By Christmas, it's too late to turn back. Based on a true story, My Father's House is a powerful thriller from a master of historical fiction. It is an unforgettable novel of love, sacrifice and what it means to be human in the most extreme circumstances. 'A spectacular, thrilling novel...suspense crackles...celebrates triumphant against-the-odds camaraderie' Sunday Times 'A masterwork... so urgent, so incredibly alive... A searing and beautiful example of storytelling's infinite importance' Donal Ryan 'Impressive and pleasurable...the diverse ventriloquism of O'Connor's novel evokes a city in peril with wonderful vitality' Financial Times

      My Father's House
    • 2021

      Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) studies brilliance and quality--how outstanding individuals and organizations get their outstanding results. Joseph O'Conner, a leading international NLP trainer and co-author of the bestselling Introducing NLP, offers a step-by-step guide to learning the NLP methods and techniques to help you become the person you want to be in the NLP Workbook. The NLP Workbook is a complete guide to NLP that includes: How to create and achieve outcomes How to choose your emotional state and shift thinking Meta modeling your own internal dialogue All of the basic NLP techniques and training exercises An Action Plan with exercises and suggestions for skill-building O'Conner discusses a range of topics from rapport and trust, and how to visualize, to negotiation skills, mental rehearsal and coaching. NLP Workbook is a book for everyone and anyone interested in NLP. The neophyte will find definitions, examples, and a step-by-step entry into learning how to use NLP, and trainers will discover many new ideas for NLP training.

      NLP Workbook: A Practical Guide to Achieving the Results You Want
    • 2019

      Coaching the Brain

      Practical Applications of Neuroscience to Coaching

      • 210 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      4.4(11)Add rating

      Focusing on the intersection of neuroscience and coaching, this practical guide delves into how understanding brain function can enhance coaching practices. It explores the concept of neuroplasticity, demonstrating how it can facilitate behavioral change, and offers strategies for coaches to confront automatic thoughts, fostering personal and professional growth in their clients. The insights provided aim to empower coaches to implement neuroscience principles effectively in their sessions.

      Coaching the Brain
    • 2019

      Coaching the Brain

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      This practical book clearly explains how to apply the insights of neuroscience to coaching practice. Explaining how the brain works, the book explains how neuroscience ties into the principles of coaching, how neuroplasticity can be used to change actions and how coaches can challenge automatic thoughts to encourage development.

      Coaching the Brain
    • 2019

      Shadowplay

      • 416 pages
      • 15 hours of reading
      3.8(2186)Add rating

      London, 1878. Fresh from life in Dublin, Bram Stoker - now manager of the Lyceum Theatre - is wrestling with dark demons in a new city, in a new marriage, and with his own literary aspirations. As he walks the streets at night, streets haunted by the Ripper and the gossip which swirls around his friend Oscar Wilde, he finds new inspiration. Soon, the eerie tale of Dracula begins to emerge. But Henry Irving, volcanic leading man and impressario, is determined that nothing will get in the way of Bram's dedication to the Lyceum. And both men are growing ever more enchanted by the beauty and boldness of Ellen Terry, the most celebrated actress of her generation. - Publishers description.

      Shadowplay
    • 2015

      At college in 1980s Luton, Robbie Goulding, an Irish-born teenager, meets the elusive Fran Mulvey, an orphaned Vietnamese refugee. Together they form a band. Joined by cellist Sarah-Ther se Sherlock and her twin brother Sean on drums, The Ships in the Night set out to chase fame. But the story of this makeshift family is haunted by ghosts from the past. Spanning 25 years, The Thrill of it Allrewinds and fast-forwards through an evocative soundtrack of struggle and laughter. Infused with blues, ska, classic showtunes, New Wave and punk, using interviews, lyrics, memoirs and diaries, the tale stretches from suburban England to Manhattan's East Village, from Thatcher-era London to the Hollywood Bowl, from the meadows of the Glastonbury Festival to a wintry Long Island, culminating in a Dublin evening in July 2012, a night that changes everything. A story of loyalties, friendship, the call of the muse, and the beguiling shimmer of teenage dreams, this is a warm-hearted, funny and deeply moving novel for anyone that's ever loved a song.

      The Thrill of it All. Die wilde Ballade vom lauten Leben, englische Ausgabe
    • 2013

      Where Have You Been?

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.9(11)Add rating

      Ranging from urgently contemporary London and Dublin to New York's Lower East Side in the nineteenth century, from dark comedy to poignancy, from the wryly provocative to the quietly beautiful, this title includes stories that offer a gathering of dreamers and lost souls who contend with the confusions of living.

      Where Have You Been?