John McPake and the Sea Beggars

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Title: John McPake and the Sea Beggars Author: Stuart Campbell ISBN: 9781908737694 Publisher: Sandstone Press Published: 2015 Binding: Paperback Language: English Condition Note: C lean, unmarked copy with some edge wear. Good binding. Dust jacket included if issued with one. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders. Publisher Description: John McPake, a former teacher, has a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Soon after his marriage fell apart, he started hearing voices and eventually moved into an Edinburgh hostel for men with enduring mental health problems. An earlier obsession with the works of Breughel develops into a full-blown delusion, and he assumes the persona of Johannes, a 16th century Dutch weaver who travels with his friends, Balthazar and Cornelius, in pursuit of his son who has been abducted by the Spanish mercenaries. This is an echo of John's real life quest to be reunited with his brother. John's voices jostle and argue with each other for the right to tell his story. Show more