This book blew me away. I’ve been a fan of Davey’s music and writing for many years, but this was far more emotional and hard hitting than I expected. Told through a mixture of poetry, song lyrics and blog excerpts, this is the fascinating story of Davey’s life so far and his struggles with mental health, eating disorders and addiction.
As beautiful as it is gut wrenching, it takes us on a journey from his early years in Dublin, through the rollercoaster years of being the frontman in the bands The Crocketts and The Crimea, and onto his career as a nurse. The descriptions of nursing in Africa are often heartbreaking and it’s clear this time had a profound impact on Davey. His account of returning to London and suffering a mental health crisis brought me to tears.
Davey writes movingly about the love and support he’s received from his family, and how they’ve always been there for him through his darkest times. While its unflinching delivery may sometimes shock the reader, this is ultimately a story of hope, courage and the will to carry on.
This is such a brave and confessional book. For me, a five star read and one to be treasured.