An Imperfect Storm - Tapa blanda

All those involved in cancer care are repeatedly astonished by what the human frame can support and the human spirit can endure. Everyone looks forward to the time when the treatment of cancer, that pernicious and elusive enemy, will not require fiercely toxic and distressing therapy. The sustained, heroic strength and endurance of Kevin Haugh, and he would agree of his family, in his efforts to reach once again towards good health are vividly and honestly described. He states, "You have to feel the experience to understand." Yet his personal reactions to cancer and treatment, the importance of support of family, work colleagues and his community and the strong collaboration and concern of an expert medical team are all recorded with such sincerity that this book will go a considerable way to promote understanding by everyone, not just people with cancer. For this Kevin Haugh deserves thanks and admiration and for the grandeur of his physical and mental bravery, our applause. - Professor Niall O'Higgins, Chairman, UL Hospitals Group Board

Kevin Haugh is a cancer survivor, the latest victory in his long list of activities and achievements. A retired Principal of Galvone NS in Limerick City since 2010, Kevin is now a contract supervisor of teaching practice at Mary Immaculate College of Education, Limerick, and co-ordinator of the Clare and Limerick Education Centres' Annual Education Research Conferences. He is also Research Journal Editor since the inception of those conferences in 2011. From September 2005 to August 2009, a period covered in the book, he held the post of Assistant National Co-ordinator on secondment to Leadership Development for Schools. He has presented papers at numerous conferences and has had education research papers published in Ireland, Europe and New Zealand. Among his pending publications with OTB Publications are: 'Towards Understanding & Combatting Educational Disadvantage' Understanding Ireland from Primeval Times to the Flight of the Earls 1607 When Kevin is taking a break from all of the above, he and Buddy can be seen strolling around Monaleen, or chilling out by the sea at Haugh's Strand in the West Clare Peninsula, enjoying life as it comes.