Onlyness

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About the Book: 

What effect does being an only child have on a lifetime? Is being an only child a defining part of being an ‘only adult’?

Based on his own experience, John Killick has put together a book that explores in a unique way what it means to grow up as an only child. In short, journal-like entries he has collected personal stories, dreams and memories filled with poetic insight that depict ‘onlyness’ from his early youth to adulthood.  Everything is held together by objective introductions to the individual chapters and a detailed scientific overview. Onlyness is a book which suggests much in its short span.

About the Author:

JOHN KILLICK was a teacher for thirty years, and has been a writer all his life. He has published books of his own poetry and books on creative writing. He began working with people with dementia in 1992, and has held a number of posts with nursing homes, hospitals, libraries and arts centres. He has edited six books of poems by people with dementia, and co-authored books on communication and on creativity. He has written many articles and book-chapters, and given many workshops in the UK and abroad. He has also made a number of broadcasts.