'Writing Inspired by an Island in the Atlantic'
Welcome to My Home Page
On this website you will find out more about my books and articles, as well as some of the reasons behind writing them.
There are blogs and podcasts that will help to give you a flavour of my writing.
You can read a little about my background, and the inspiration for my new life in the sun.
You can find also out more about where you can order and purchase current editions of my books.
What was it like to grow up in a hospital?
For Barrie Mahoney, Holbeach Hospital was more than a place of healing—it was home.
Through the eyes of a curious young boy, Hospital Boy brings to life a vanished world of post-war Britain, where devoted parents, dedicated nurses, unforgettable patients and an entire community became one extended family.
Warm, funny and deeply moving, this memoir celebrates kindness, resilience and the enduring spirit of the early National Health Service. Above all, it is a story about the people who shape our lives and the places that shape our hearts.
Once you meet Hospital Boy and his family, you will never forget them.
Publication date: 1 September 2026
Available from Amazon, Waterstones, and all good bookshops
Hardcover, Paperback and Kindle versions available
Barrie's Blog
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The Prior’s Hill Chronicles series:
Barrie's Podcasts
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Living and Working Abroad - ‘Letters from the Atlantic’ series:
Letters from the Atlantic - Blogs
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Letters from the Atlantic - YouTube
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