Read more
In the depths of industrial West Yorkshire during the transformative era of the 1960s and 1970s, Red Bricks and Loose Dogs takes readers on a profound journey of introspection. Inspired by the unwavering honesty of Father Jim, a trusted and wise man, the story unravels the truth behind the boy who grew into a man.
Father Jim, revered for his wisdom, kept a powerful revelation hidden until his final moments. He shattered the illusion of his authority to grant heavenly visas or offer absolution, asserting that it is our personal responsibility to face the truth and examine our own past behaviours.
Guided by Father Jim's honesty, the author of this remarkable memoir transports readers to the vibrant tapestry of his youth, set against the gritty industrial landscapes of West Yorkshire. Within this backdrop, the author rediscovers the influential people and defining moments that shaped his thinking and character for years to come.
About the author
Terence Roberts was born in Ruthin, North Wales, but grew up in the old industrial heartlands of West Yorkshire. After joining West Yorkshire Probation Service as a volunteer in the mid 1980s, he later qualified as a probation officer at the University of Huddersfield and then worked for over 25 years in Merseyside, West Yorkshire and the Republic of Ireland.
He moved to Ireland at the age of 50, to work in Limerick city. He is now recently retired and continues to live outside the village of O'Brien's Bridge, County Clare, with his family of retired greyhounds, horses and donkeys.
