BelfastLad Publications
‘You Could Die Laughing’ Growing Up in Troubled Belfast
Non-Fiction, Fiction and Illustrations
With an introduction by an Irish Republican and a forward by US Academics this third book by Francis Higgins tells the terrible and funny story of his childhood during the Troubles. From shootings to bombings, riots, Priests, Protestants and everything in-between this is the real story of the Troubles by someone who was there and occasionally took part. “Don’t buy this unless you have a heart and a sense of humour!”
The Ghost Stories of Ulaid an Ulster Journey into the Abyss
Non-Fiction, Fiction and Illustrations
With an introduction by the Man of the Glens this book tells seven stories of horror in Belfast and beyond. From the horrors of Nazi concentration camps to the dark streets of Belfast this book is based on the author’s own experiences from his childhood to manhood. Illustrated the book also covers the world famous Causeway Hotel at the Giant’s Causeway and the ghost soldier of Twinbrook. Each book is signed by the author. Price £15 plus Postage and Packaging
Religion, Riots & Rebels the Incredible History of Brown’s Square
Non-Fiction, Fiction and Illustrations
Professor Ramos of Loyola Marymount University LA provides the forward to this history of the oldest residential square in Belfast’s long history. Once a place of sectarian conflict the area has witnessed two world wars, riots, bombs, shootings and the birth of the author Francis Higgins. Now an award winning author Francis details the history of the area from the Elizabethan age to the Peace Process this history is the story of Belfast as told through the prisim of an area that is now representative of the success of cross community peace and reconcilliation. Price £25 plus Postage and Packaging