He's Got a Good Heart

All Blacks Don't Cry

by John Kirwan

All Blacks Don't Cry by John Kirwan

If you have experienced depression, or have supported someone else who has, this honest and heartfelt book will be both reassuring and inspiring. John Kirwan has invested a lot of himself into helping people with depression - after reading this book, I think you will agree that the man deserves a medal. As well as sharing some of Kirwan's own experiences of depression, the book offers practical, sound and manageable advice on how to 'banish the black dog'. It really is a story of hope.

And don't be suprised if you suddenly find yourself a lot more interested in how well the Japanese rugby team does in the World Cup in October!

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