Book Nook: A Mother's Love - Murder Took Bridie McGoldrick's Only Child, Forgiving his Killer Changed Everything

How do you forgive the man who murdered your only child? With Easter looming, now is the perfect time to pick up a copy of Lorna Farrell’s extraordinary biography of Bridie McGoldrick.

A compelling read that centres on Bridie’s ability to do what few women would be able, while the author eloquently retells Bridie’s traumatic life journey and how her unshakable faith not only enabled her to forgive, but to impact the Northern Irish Peace process and help thousands across Eastern Europe.

Heart-warming as much as heart-wrenching, A Mother’s Love will find an instant readership in those who enjoy Christian literature, as well all fans of enriching and uplifting biographies.

 

Synopsis:

Author Lorna Farrell tells the remarkable true story of Bridie McGoldrick.  Bridie is a woman who has endured more heartache than most – her only child was murdered in the troubles in Northern Ireland, yet she was able to forgive his killer thanks to her faith in God. From the Gorbals in Glasgow to Eastern Europe and Africa, journey with Bridie through a Scottish childhood, a beautiful love story, emerging from the greatest tragedy to befall any parent – and a life spent helping others that span the globe.  She is fearless, feisty, faith filled, loyal and so funny – and makes the best chips on the planet.

Published by McKnight & Bishop Inspire, A Mother's Love: Murder Took Bridie McGoldrick's Only Child, Forgiving his Killer Changed Everything is available in paperback on the author’s website at https://bit.ly/3pvmJXa

 

About the author:

Lorna Farrell is a Scottish author, speaker, writer and poet with a passion for her Christian Faith, fighting injustice and laughing loudly. She is also a songwriter, artist manager and activist against the mesh implants which have left her disabled, in chronic pain and needing a wheelchair or walker to get around. 

An experienced broadcaster and former head of sport in radio- Lorna has interviewed David Beckham, Samuel L Jackson, Michael Douglas, Sir Alex Ferguson, Martina Navratilova and more. She covered major sporting, political and entertainment events and is a talented storyteller. One of the songs she co-wrote was a Billboard Top 10 hit. 

No stranger to adversity, having journeyed through divorce, depression and disability - Lorna has a joyful, engaging outlook on life and her positivity and faith ensures she is a popular and inspiring public speaker. Lorna weaves her experience in radio, television and stand-up comedy to ensure every project is engaging, honest, encouraging and real! 

She is a mum, mother-in-love, gran and friend- and lives in her beloved Scotland where she works with victims of human trafficking. She is passionate about loving God and others- especially baby donkeys!