A fresh, funny and poignant story about human connection and the power of friendship. For Denis Murphy, life is fine. He carefully avoids physical human contact and social situations, and sticks to a strict daily routine. It’s his way of coping with the tragedy that changed his life seven years ago. Really, his only problem is the four monsters he has for roommates, a ragtag bunch determined to create chaos in his otherwise orderly world. Then Rebecca, Denis’s enigmatic ex-girlfriend from his former life, returns to town. Shocked to meet the new Denis, she becomes fixated on bringing back the funny, charismatic man she once loved. But as she helps Denis rediscover the person he used to be, he is forced to confront the demons that share his house, and his head. By turns heartbreaking and heartwarming, Me, Myself and Them deftly explores mental illness with compassion and in entirely original terms. With wit and charm, Dan Mooney offers a wholly new perspective on the effects of grief and the power of human connection.

Me, Myself and Them

Humor & Entertainment

Mooney, Dan

Humor

Park Row

A curmudgeon and his eccentric new roommate join together to plan an epic escape in this charming, poignant tale. Joel lives in a nursing home, and he’s not one bit happy about it. He hates being told when to eat, when to sleep, when to take his pills. He’s fed up with life and begins to plan a way out when his new roommate, a retired soap opera actor named Frank, moves in and turns the nursing-home community upside down. Though the two men couldn’t be more opposite, a fast friendship is formed when Frank is the only one who listens to and stands up for Joel. When he tells Frank about his burgeoning plan, they embark together on a mission to find the perfect escape, and along the way will discover that it’s never too late for new beginnings. Filled with colorful characters, sparkling humor and deep emotion, The Great Unexpected is the story of friendship, finding oneself later in life and experiencing newfound joy in the most unexpected places.

The Great Unexpected: A Novel

Literature & Fiction

Dramas & Plays

A fresh, funny and poignant story about human connection and the power of friendship. For Denis Murphy, life is fine. He carefully avoids physical human contact and social situations, and sticks to a strict daily routine. It’s his way of coping with the tragedy that changed his life seven years ago. Really, his only problem is the four monsters he has for roommates, a ragtag bunch determined to create chaos in his otherwise orderly world. Then Rebecca, Denis’s enigmatic ex-girlfriend from his former life, returns to town. Shocked to meet the new Denis, she becomes fixated on bringing back the funny, charismatic man she once loved. But as she helps Denis rediscover the person he used to be, he is forced to confront the demons that share his house, and his head. By turns heartbreaking and heartwarming, Me, Myself and Them deftly explores mental illness with compassion and in entirely original terms. With wit and charm, Dan Mooney offers a wholly new perspective on the effects of grief and the power of human connection.

A curmudgeon and his eccentric new roommate join together to plan an epic escape in this charming, poignant tale. Joel lives in a nursing home, and he�s not one bit happy about it. He hates being told when to eat, when to sleep, when to take his pills. He�s fed up with life and begins to plan a way out when his new roommate, a retired soap opera actor named Frank, moves in and turns the nursing-home community upside down. Though the two men couldn�t be more opposite, a fast friendship is formed when Frank is the only one who listens to and stands up for Joel. When he tells Frank about his burgeoning plan, they embark together on a mission to find the perfect escape, and along the way will discover that it�s never too late for new beginnings. Filled with colorful characters, sparkling humor and deep emotion, The Great Unexpected is the story of friendship, finding oneself later in life and experiencing newfound joy in the most unexpected places.

The Great Unexpected (Thorndike Press Large Print Bill's Bookshelf)

Humor & Satire

Thorndike Press Large Print

A heartbreaking, funny, and fresh debut novel about one man's struggle with mental illness, Me, Myself and Them is a moving, eye-opening exploration of the healing power of human connection, perfect for readers of Silver Linings Playbook and Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine.Struggling to cope with a tragic loss, Denis Murphy has, for the past seven years, learned to live a bit differently. Both his friends--Ollie and Frank--are used to his strict routines, like ironing his socks and lighting his fireplace every Sunday afternoon (even in the summer). His forlorn mother puts up with his strange "no touching" antics, even though all she wants is a hug from her son. Really, the only problem is the four monsters he has for roommates. Literally. Plasterer, The Professor, Penny O'Neill and Deano (a mute hairball), this ragtag bunch runs his life and are hell-bent on creating chaos in his orderly world.Then Rebecca returns to town. Rebecca is Denis' enigmatic ex-girlfriend from his former life and she is sunshine personified. Shocked to meet the new Denis--a broken man, unable to manage even the most basic social interactions--she becomes determined to bring back the old funny, charismatic Denis. It's not long before Rebecca's carefree charm threatens to shatter the finely crafted world Denis has created for himself.As Denis begins to re-emerge from his sheltered existence and rediscover the person he used to be, the monsters declare all-out war, and he is forced to finally confront what happened all those years ago and combat the demons that share his house, and his head.

Me, Myself, and Them

Literary

Park Row Books

Winner of the 2016 Luke Bitmead Bursary
'I've never quite read anything like it... funny, moving and terrifying all at once' Rick O'Shea
Struggling to cope with a tragic loss, Denis Murphy has learned to live a bit differently. Both his friends are used to it - the only problem is his monstrous housemates.
When his enigmatic ex-girlfriend comes back into his life, she threatens to shatter the finely crafted world around him.
As Denis begins to re-emerge from his sheltered existence and rediscover the person he used to be, things turn nasty, and he is forced to confront the demons that share not only his house, but also his head.
What Reviewers and Readers Say: 
'One part The Rosie Project, one part personal Heart Of Darkness, one part Stephen King - I've never quite read anything like it...There are many novels around in recent years with characters struggling with their mental health but none that I've read as original as this. Me, Myself And Them incredibly manages to be funny, moving and terrifying all at once ...I started thinking it was a story of the absurd but welled up by the time I got to the end. Dan Mooney has something quite unique here in a story of one man's journey through (literally) his own imprisoning demons of mental health. Give it a try. I hope it finds the audience it deserves.' Rick O'Shea
'As witty as it is unsettling ... I missed my train stop, twice, because of this book ... Dan Mooney has crafted a story of the strongest kind, that is, one that holds the power to prompt thought and dialogue. And this is a story much needed.' The BookBag 'Remarkable, fascinating and unnerving. Dan warmly invites us in and shows us to our comfy seat as he introduces us to a shocking post-trauma world where everything and nothing makes perfect sense.' Annie West

Me@@ Myself and Them

Genre Fiction

Legend Press Ltd

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Me, Myself and Them

The Great Unexpected: A Novel

Me, Myself and Them

The Great Unexpected (Thorndike Press Large Print Bill's Bookshelf)

Me, Myself, and Them

Me@@ Myself and Them