Ivor Browne was Professor of Psychiatry at the University College, Dublin and Chief Psychiatrist of the Eastern Health Board in Ireland. This book charts the growth of his journey in relation to psychiatry and human development.

This project was so successful that an off shoot was establish in Derry, called the Inner City Trust which not only rebuilt, but transformed the city of Derry during the years it was being torn down by both sides in the conflict. The work of rebuilding was done by young people of Derry, who were trained by the Trust and inspired away from taking part in the destruction of their home town. Derry was made a model for The Prince of Whales' urban village development project and other urban renewal developments around the world.

Foreward by Colm Toibin