Death of an Irish Guard - James Hanna - Bog

Death of an Irish Guard - A family's true story.
This story is for adults only. It is a story of domestic abuse and contains language some readers may find offensive. Domestic abuse is totally unacceptable. Sadly, it is still prevalent in 21st century society.
This book begins with the backgrounds to the author's parents. There are then two major events which change the future.
The first event, in May 1963, is when the author's dad, an Irish Guard, is tragically killed whilst on duty. He leaves behind a 22-year-old widow with four children aged between 2 and 5.
The second event is when the author's brave and loving mum remarries in March 1969. From this point the story tells of life living with an alcoholic, the author's stepdad, an individual with no moral compass. This is the beginning of over 14 years of physical and mental abuse. The story ends in 1983.
During this story the author tells of the mystery surrounding his dad's death, and the truth about what had happened. In the immediate aftermath of his father's passing, the story covers the author's mum's brave struggles to be rehoused, and the lack of support from agencies such as welfare and social services.
This book is also a historic record of living through the 1960s, 70s and early 80s.
The author's previous works are the children's series 'The Astral Five in the Tales of The Baggage.'