Tony Macaulay, severoírsky autor, čerpá zo svojich skúseností z detstva uprostred „The Troubles“, aby skúmal témy mieru a zmierenia prostredníctvom literatúry. Jeho písanie sa vyznačuje zmesou nostalgie, humoru a prenikavých postrehov o turbulentnej sociálnej histórii Severného Írska. Prostredníctvom svojich memoárov a satirických diel sa zameriava na búranie bariér a podporu dialógu. Jeho diela sú cenené pre svoju úprimnosť a schopnosť vyvolať konverzácie o zložitých spoločenských otázkach.
Kill the Devil is a love story between a survivor and a perpetrator of genocide. A woman and a man, nearly destroyed by extreme violence, hatred and despair, follow a rare and unexpected path, and discover extreme forgiveness, love and hope.
Love and Laughter in the Shadow of a Belfast Peace Wall
Set against the backdrop of the troubled New Lodge area, the narrative follows Tony Macaulay as he takes on the daunting challenge of running a youth club amidst extreme youth unemployment and societal tensions. As a Protestant from the Shankill Road, Tony's commitment to fostering change is tested when he and his wife, Lesley, must immerse themselves in a community marked by its nationalist identity. The story explores themes of resilience, community dynamics, and the pursuit of hope in a divided society.