Graham Irwin
author, publisher and web developer
Graham has written and self-published four non-fiction books, details of two of which are given below. He also runs a computer software consultancy, training and web development business. He holds deep spiritual convictions (although is not aligned with any religious group) and understands his purpose in life to bring peace and harmony to his environment. Graham presently lives in Hertfordshire with his Jack Russell bitch Lucy.
Enlightenment For Beginners
The title seems to say it all... This is a book for anyone who has ever thought, ‘there must be more to life than this’, anyone who wants to find more peace and contentment in their life. It provides a clear and concise introduction to a number of spiritual principles and practices, starting from the premise that we are spiritual beings first and foremost and human beings second. However, this is not about religious creeds and dogma, but about personal responsibility and choices. Covering topics such as reincarnation, integrity, forgiveness, ego, love and intuition, each principle helps to build into a comprehensive image of life. The use of examples for each topic – mainly fictionalised but based on real life experiences – as well as exercises with which to experiment, helps to instil each concept on a different level.
This is available in paperback, priced £7.49. To find out more or to order a copy of the book, please visit the CityScape Books section of this website. It is also available in ebook format at $US 7.50 from our ebookshop.
A Farm of Our Own
A Farm of Our Own: a spiritual journey running a smallholding is not just for farmers. Graham Irwin wrote the book partly to help the townie understand some of the difficulties faced by those in the farming community, and equally to help bring home to heart some of the lessons learned in that ten-year once-in-a-lifetime experience. It is the story of a city-boy-turned-farmer and his partner Rosemarie’s attempts at running a small farm as a hobby, an honest, intimate, light-hearted and sometimes amusing tale. There are many mishaps – like the burning of two acres of soggy grass that should have been hay; plenty of amusing moments – like the antics of a sex mad drake and ram; as well as a lot of joyful times - like the dozens of births on the farm. The story ends with the break-up of their relationship and Graham returning to London.
The book has been well received in Britain, Ireland, Australia and the United States.
"Told with a literate and lyrical simplicity, A Farm Of Our Own is an insightful, deeply engaging, wonderfully entertaining, highly recommended revelation of what it was like to operate a small rural farmstead in the English countryside." The Midwest Book Review
"A touching tale ... that deserves wider circulation than this book will probably achieve. It explodes the urban misconception of an easy, subsidised rural lifestyle more effectively and to a much wider audience, than long-established farmers trying to convince unbelieving townsfolk of their present plight." Farmers Weekly
"A pleasant, unpretentious, quietly amusing read." Irish Farmers Journal
"The book is compulsive reading and sometimes I wanted to shout ‘grow up and don’t be so naive - stick with what you’ve been successful with!’ But they had so many animals they just couldn’t concentrate on success, and kept failing. Don’t let that put you off. Graham Irwin’s story is definitely worth reading." Scottish Home & Country
The book is available in paperback, priced £UK 9.95. To find out more or to order a copy of the book, please visit the CityScape Books section of this website. It is also available in ebook format at $US 7.50 from our ebookshop.
