Richard Gallagher, M.D. is a distinguished psychiatrist and psychoanalyst whose work delves into the complex intersection of psychiatric conditions and extraordinary phenomena. With a background in Classics from Princeton and extensive medical training, he brings a unique perspective to his field. As a long-standing member of the International Association of Exorcists, he dedicates himself to discerning genuine cases of possession from more common psychiatric disorders. His profound clinical experience offers rare insights into the human psyche and its most challenging manifestations.
"From a board-certified psychiatrist, comes the riveting account of his 25-year-career as the world's leading psychiatric authority on demonic possession, delving into the hidden world of exorcisms and his own transformation from cynic to believer"-- Provided by publisher
The book offers an in-depth analysis of how the British-identifying Protestant, unionist, and loyalist community in Northern Ireland has been portrayed in cinema. It chronicles the evolution of these representations from the 1980s social-realist dramas to contemporary films, examining themes of violence and comedy following the peace process. Gallagher challenges the notion of a Hollywood bias favoring Irish nationalists, proposing that systemic factors contribute to the underrepresentation of unionist narratives in film.
Colette is a young girl who harbors a strong aversion to animals, believing they are aggressive, uninteresting, and only motivated by food. Her humorous perspective suggests that animals have a hidden agenda to dominate the world, with humans relegated to the role of servants. This whimsical take on her dislike of pets adds a playful twist to her character and sets the stage for amusing encounters and insights about the animal kingdom.