Life After Joy: A Prisoner No More, by Gary Cunningham

This follow up to the best-selling Joys of Joy: Finding Myself in an Irish Prison is a tour de force of hopes and dreams and setbacks, a story that will encourage readers to never give up no matter how many times they get knocked down. It is also a story of the true power of family and friendship, as Gary describes what became of the successful rock band he formed in prison as well as updating us on the wonderful friendships he made inside, and of course on his relationship with his “love interest” from Joys of Joy, Antoinette – do they make it? All will be revealed …

From debilitating health issues to the seal of approval from a Bishop ... from the near impossible task of trying to gain employment to chatting with Ryan Tubridy on The Late Late Show ... from feeling constantly judged for his shameful past to being fully accepted by his peers … from knowing how much hurt he caused his beloved mother to receiving her forgiveness and respect ... and, most importantly, from being a total waster to showing that anyone can completely turn their life around! So, is there Life After Joy? Well, jump on in and find out ...

NB: The film rights for Gary’s first book, Joys of Joy: Finding Myself in an Irish Prison, have been bought by Metropolitan Films International. The screenplay will be written by playwright Frank Shouldice, directed by triple-IFTA winner Juanita Wilson and produced by James Flynn

About the Author Gary Cunningham is a writer, musician and motivational speaker. He has appeared on The Late Late Show and on numerous radio programmes.