Böcker av Barrie Mahoney

'Letters from the Atlantic' offers an amusing and reflective view of living abroad for foreigners living in a country with a different language, a different culture, different legal systems and more importantly, a different pace of life. This book sets out clearly the do's and don'ts for those who are contemplating moving abroad, as well as for those who have already made their choice for a life in the sun. The advice and suggestions are meant to encourage and support, as well as to entertain and amuse. This is not a travel book, but a well-observed view on people, society and the culture of living in another country. Barrie's work as a reporter and editor of an English language newspaper in Spain led him to meet a wide range of people, some amazing and some weird, but most who had stories and experiences to share with others. These letters are intended to be an inspiration for those tempted by a life in the sun, as well as some cautionary advice based on Barrie's real life experiences in Spain and the Canary Islands.

In the late 1980's, Prior's Hill is a quiet village community that has secrets. Secrets that threaten the lives of the people that live in this rural retreat. James Young, the head teacher of the village school, has to deal with a tragedy that will tear the village apart. As the secrets in the village begin to unravel, James attempts to thread together pieces of information to learn about what is really happening behind the closed doors in this charming, picturesque setting. However, the secrets that are unveiled, lead him to discover threats to significant people in the village and to the very community itself. Is James able to cope with the mysterious and strange events that are unfolding in front of him? Is he emotionally stable enough to deal with everyone else's confidence in him to find a solution to the crisis? Will his own problems end in destroying personal happiness for this well-meaning and hard-working head teacher?

Journeys & JigsawsPrior's Hill is a picturesque English village with a Victorian school, church, manor house and pub that has seen very few changes over the years. However, the appointment of James Young as the new, dynamic head teacher begins a chain of events that exposes hidden secrets that threaten the very fabric of this idyllic village community. A sequence of strange events leads James to discover secrets and lies that threaten both his job and home life. Journeys and Jigsaws is a story of forbidden love and the difficulties that need to be faced when one part of a jigsaw does not fit. Second edition.www.barriemahoney.com

People will always have dreams and passions, for that is the true essence of the human condition. For some, this may mean a larger home, a new car, or climbing a mountain. For many others, like myself, it is the dream of a new life, new experiences, new cultures, the opportunity to experience, taste and smell the excitement in a place that is of our own choosing and not merely based upon an accident of birth.For many, the dreams will be of a less stressful life, an opportunity to be challenged by new experiences, new and exciting work opportunities, a place where there is a high quality of life in which a young family may grow. For others, it may be the dream of a carefree, long, happy and healthy retirement, but for all it is an 'Escape to the Sun'.'Escape to the Sun' is a further addition to the popular 'Twitters from the Atlantic' series, which also includes 'Living the Dream', 'Expat Survival', 'Message in a Bottle', 'Twitters from the Atlantic' and 'Letters from the Atlantic'.

Travelling Hopefully After many years living and working in Spain and the Canary Islands, Barrie and his partner David return to start a new life in the UK. Challenges that they had not expected were waiting for them; Covid lockdowns, political and health challenges were just the start of it. The UK had shifted significantly to the right of politics, more jingoistic, flag waving, suspicious and unwelcoming of 'foreigners' and had become more divisive and inward-looking following Brexit. The UK was in an identity crisis. This book, part of the Letters from the Atlantic series, is a humorous account, comparing Barrie's life in Spain and the Canary Islands to his new life in the UK. It is hoped that this book will be of help to those considering a new life in Europe, as well as those returning to the UK.

Prior's Hill is a small, quiet village community troubled by secrets and lies that seek to undermine the entire village. James Young, the headteacher of the village school, is drawn into a disturbing scenario involving a mistreated small boy and his criminal, but talented father. James and his partner, Christian, seek to resolve the mystery by following a sequence of events that lead them to a mysterious cottage in Cornwall, and a tragic encounter with 'cowboys' and the Mafia in Spain.

Turning dreams into reality is all about taking control of your life, and many have dreams to live somewhere else. Somewhere else could be another town, another county, or it could be the dream of living in another country - perhaps an island in the sun? Dreams of escape and adventure can be exciting, but also challenging and perhaps worrying. This book is for those wishing to take control of their lives and turn dreams into reality, based on the personal experiences of the author who did follow his dream of living on an island in the sun.This book is part of the 'Letters from the Atlantic' series, which are written to give advice and suggestions to those planning to turn their dreams of living and working in another country into reality. It does not have to be an island in the sun, but sharing experiences of expats is fascinating, even if they are sometimes amusing, confusing and terrifying.

Looking for a new life in Spain and the Canary Islands? Forget the horror and chaos of Brexit, the misery of cold and wet weather, and head for a new and exciting life in the sun. In this new book, the ninth in the popular 'Letters from the Atlantic' series, author, columnist and blogger, Barrie Mahoney, looks at life in Spain and the Canary Islands from a different angle. Life is short, so live your dream!

'Footprints in the Sand' is a reflection of events experienced over one year by an expat living on an island in the Atlantic; experiences that will resonate with expats living all over the world. Thousands of expats have gone before us seeking new lives, experiences and adventures. All create footprints; some we choose to follow, whilst others we ignore. In time, footprints are washed away by new circumstances, opportunities and priorities. Nothing is forever and often we have to start again.

Do you dream of a better life, more money, less pressure at work, sunshine, beaches and blue skies? How can you achieve your dream?Living the Dream is for those who plan to escape to another country, another climate and another lifestyle. It is a dream of opening a new chapter in life and to expose the reader to a new culture, a new pace and perhaps a new language. Living the Dream paints a picture of Barrie's real life experiences on an island in the Atlantic. Experiences that turn out to be hilarious, frustrating, unbelievable and heart warming, which are meant to entertain and amuse, as well as to encourage and support.

It all started with a dream...'Message in a Bottle' is a 'tongue in cheek', yet reflective view of life abroad for expats living in a country with a different language, different culture and, more importantly, a different pace of life. This is not another travel book, but a well observed view of people, society and the culture when living in another country.'Message in a Bottle' is the third book in the 'Letters from the Atlantic' series, written from an island in the Atlantic, and intended for all expats living overseas, as well as for those who are just thinking about it. 'Message in a Bottle' is an essential guide to living and loving a new country....and a few things that may surprise you!