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When the young boy's mother moves them both from their country home to Belfast, the old man's life becomes entwined with that of the boy. Fascinated by the silent child, the old man believes he has at last found the instrument of healing.> 'Park is an Irish-born writer who brings his celebration of language, and humanity, to every page' Daily Mail 'THE HEALING deserves to be numbered among the finest first novels of this or any other year' The Times 'A beautifully written story ... sheer magically descriptive writing' Irish Independent 'Park is a writer of startling grace and integrity' Daily Telegraph >


When the young boy's mother moves them both from their country home to Belfast, the old man's life becomes entwined with that of the boy. Fascinated by the silent child, the old man believes he has at last found the instrument of healing.>