Insight into Piece

by Kevin Raftery

Crafted entirely by the author (not a ghost writer), Insight into Piece by Kevin Raftery is an interesting, original and sharp-witted collection of articles, with a few unusual short stories thrown in for good measure. Comprising a variety of styles and genres encompassing local, national and international themes, the pieces appeal to all age groups and range from the factual, the psychological, the political, the insightful, the social and the critical.


Written over a seven-year period (2011-2018) barring one or two exceptions, Kevin expertly focuses the critical spotlight on the institutions that govern us, simultaneously recording important socio-historical facts of the time, sometimes controversially. All the events catalogued proffer an entertaining twist to reading proceedings. This includes the fascinating fly on wall Inside O’Connor series which documents real life in rehab for those predisposed to addiction problems.

Covering topics including human nature, disability, travel, addiction and mental health, Insight into Piece contains over 140 articles each written in Kevin’s ‘unheard’ but distinct narrative voice.

320 pages, Paperback

Published January 28, 2019

Reviews

[Dave R · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had no preconceived notion of what to expect from Mr Raftery’s book and came to it with an open mind. I found that his incisive approach and eye for the important detail quickly drew me into topics of debate which I previously hadn’t realised were of any interest to me. The structure, diverse content and ease with which one can ‘dip in’ to Mr Raftery’s writing are real strengths of his book.

[Maryanne Bates · Rating 5 out of 5]

Truly a smorgasbord of easily digestible articles. The author’s skill in transporting the reader from feelings of outrage to absolute giggles has to be commended. Well written and very insightful Kevin Raftery has managed to encapsulate a writing style which should certainly appeal to a diverse audience.