ABOUT THE AUTHOR, finbarr m. corr, ed.d.
Finbarr Corr, author and publisher, is a native of Legaginney, Ballinagh, County Cavan, Ireland.
He was a student of St Patrick's College from 1949 until 1954. In his first book, "A Kid from Legaginney" he recalls his youth in Legaginney, his years in St Pat's and his time in the seminary. He served as a priest for 28 years in America before leaving the ministry, marrying and becoming a therapist. His first book takes us through his life journey from student to priesthood to therapist.
Finbarr's latest book, "Bridges from Legaginney", takes us from his
need to leave the Catholic priesthood to beginning his new life and commitments
towards
the woman who would become his wife.Check out Finbarr's Interview on "Wired on NECN":
Part I : Part II : Part III : Part IV
January 2008: Read about Finbarr in the Daily Record (Morris County, NJ) Newspaper!
Finbarr strongly supports World Peace Through Understanding and is very active in DialogForPeace.org. For more information on DialogForpeace.org, please visit the website at http://www.dialogforpeace.org.
"We don’t often get to know the story of a priest’s life, though I think we need to know more now, more than ever, that there are men and women of the cloth doing God’s work. So here it is a memoir of a man doing just that, a man with a great heart and writing style that draws you in as if you were sitting by his fireside listening. Listening and being moved."
- Frank McCourt, the author of Angela's Ashes
A Kid from Legaginney
"A Kid from Legaginney" has won much acclaim from the critics. Frank McCourt, the author of Angela's Ashes describes it as "warm and leavened with the gentle breezes of kindness, humour and compassion".
He goes on: "We don't often
get the inside story of a priest's...
[Click to read more]
[Click
here to order]
Living, Laughing and Loving Thru Marriage
Unfortunately, too many couples get married without the proper preparation. They mistakenly feel that the romantic love of courtship lasts forever. Many overlook, or deny seeing the faults in their prospective spouse and just go along and have the wedding because the date was set.
This according to Dr Corr is the primary reason why the divorce rate ...
[Click to read more]
[Click
here to order]
The Many Loves of Joe Carroll
a memoir as told to Finbarr Corr
"All of us, at one time or another have read the memoirs of famous people
like presidents or great states people. Joe Carroll does not describe himself
in his memoirs as a famous person nor would I, on the other hand, describe him
as an "ordinary Joe."
[Click to read more]
[Click
here to order]
Bridges From Legaginney
Bridges from Legaginney is the story of a powerful life change
by a priest from an irish catholic family of generations of priests.
Finbarr Corr shares the challenge and emotion of his transition from
pastoral leader of a vibrant parish community of 1800 families to a
married lay professional, forced to start a new career alone…
[Click to read more]
[Click
here to order]
Up Close and Personal - Talking with Teens and Parents
"Dr. Corr's book Up Close and Personal provides a treasure trove
of wisdom that will help many parents to meet the challenges of family
life, especially when dealing with teenagers. His twenty two personal
stories are gripping and dramatic, while at the same time sources of
practical advice gleaned from over forty years of working with families." -
Tom O'Connell, author, professor…
[Click to read more]
[Click
here to order]
What folks say about Finbarr the author
"We don’t often get to know the story of a priest’s
life, though I think we need to know more now, more than ever, that
there are men and women of the cloth doing God’s work. So here
it is a memoir of a man doing just that, a man with a great heart and
writing style that draws you in as if you were sitting by his fireside
listening. Listening and being moved."
Frank Mc Court author…….
"I have enjoyed Finbarr’s humor, his charisma and his
genuine love of people. I was captivated by this book and couldn’t
put it down"
Patrick Scott……classmate since 1949
"Finbarr Corr is a courageous hero, as in his journey through
life he makes changes to find his inner soul. He has added to the great
lore of the Irish-American experience"
Adrian Flannelly ……..Host
of Irish Radio Network
"I was in college and engaged to a guy with no goals, who disliked
his mother, didn’t know his father and hung out with questionable
friends.
I married him anyway [why?] Where was Dr Corr’s book when I needed it?
I got divorced [of course] and am happily remarried. This self-help book is
a must read"
MB…………a former client
"Finbarr has an entire footstool on me in terms of height. Although
our perspectives may be different in some respects, we share common
bonds, such as a sense of humor, a desire to help our fellow human
beings and a zest for life"
Dr Ruth Westheimer……………author
and TV personality