Declan Henry

http://www.declanhenry.co.uk

Declan Henry, who is originally from Ireland, comes from a distinguished academic background. He studied at two of London’s elite universities:Goldsmiths College and King’s College. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree (Honours) in Education and Community Studies and a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Social Work. He is also a registered social worker.

Mr. Henry has written several books and numerous published articles. He has written on a wide range of diverse topics including mental health, transgender people, religion, young offenders, and a memoir about growing up in Ireland.

Books by Declan Henry

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Book Reviews by Declan Henry

Image of We Are Only Ghosts: A Remarkable Novel of Survival in the Wake of WWII
Author(s):
Jeffrey L. Richards
Genre(s):
Historical Fiction, Holocaust, Jewish, World War II Era, Literary, LGBTQ+

We Are Only Ghosts

May 13, 2024
Reviewed by: 
Declan Henry

“easily merits five stars because of its ability to keep the reader interested until the end through its unusual and beautifully told story.”

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Author(s):
Orit Avishai
Genre(s):
Politics & Civil Rights, LGBTQ+, Jewish, Religion

Queer Judaism: LGBT Activism and the Remaking of Jewish Orthodoxy in Israel

August 15, 2023
Reviewed by: 
Declan Henry

“Orit Avishai has infused great passion and time into her research and writing, which shows the reader that a person can be openly LGBTQIA+ and a practicing Jew who can live a joyous, fulfi

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Author(s):
Nan Fischer
Genre(s):
Friendships, Women’s Fiction, Contemporary, Contemporary, Romance

The Book of Silver Linings

August 15, 2023
Reviewed by: 
Declan Henry

Not for the first time, Nan Fischer has delivered an impressive tour de force of a novel with a finely plotted storyline and a host of believable charac

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Author(s):
Nan Fischer
Genre(s):
Friendships, Women’s Fiction, Families, Genre Fiction

Some of It Was Real

October 26, 2022
Reviewed by: 
Declan Henry

“Some of it Was Real is a beautiful, well-written, and well-structured novel that is easily worthy of five stars.”

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Author(s):
Phil Stamper
Genre(s):
Children, 9–12, Middle Grade Fiction, LGBTQ+

Small Town Pride

August 9, 2022
Reviewed by: 
Declan Henry

“this is a lovely, five-star-worthy novel for young readers that is well written and deserves full applause.”

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Author(s):
Paul Mendez
Genre(s):
LGBTQ+, Mystery/Thrillers, Religious & Spiritual

Rainbow Milk: A Novel

September 3, 2021
Reviewed by: 
Declan Henry

This is a unique novel that is compelling, engrossing, and full of suspense and surprise.

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Author(s):
Zak Salih
Genre(s):
LGBTQ+, Coming of Age, Friendship

Let's Get Back to the Party

May 24, 2021
Reviewed by: 
Declan Henry

“Salih has the potential to be a good writer.

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Author(s):
Pauline Delabroy-Allard
Translator(s):
Adriana Hunter
Genre(s):
LGBTQ+, Women’s Fiction, Friendships

They Say Sarah: A Novel

August 26, 2020
Reviewed by: 
Declan Henry

“Skill and craftsmanship ooze from this beautiful novel. It would be a cliché to just say that it’s well written because that wouldn’t do the book full justice.

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Author(s):
Rahul Kanakia
Genre(s):
Young Adult, LGBTQ+, Contemporary, Coming of Age

We Are Totally Normal

June 23, 2020
Reviewed by: 
Declan Henry

We are Totally Normal is set in a high school in California and depicts a young man in his final year who is confused about his sexuality.

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Author(s):
Liane Shaw
Genre(s):
Young Adult, LGBTQ+, Romance

The Stone Rainbow

December 7, 2019
Reviewed by: 
Declan Henry

This young adult novel will appeal to young people who are questioning their sexuality or coming to terms with being gay.

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Author(s):
Nancy Richardson Fischer
Genre(s):
Young Adult, Coming of Age

The Speed of Falling Objects

September 30, 2019
Reviewed by: 
Declan Henry

“Nancy Richardson Fischer has produced a joyous and highly satisfying read, and one that deserves acclaim and award. . . . a novel that oozes excellence and craftsmanship.”

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Image of The Other Side: Stories of Central American Teen Refugees Who Dream of Crossing the Border
Author(s):
Juan Pablo Villalobos
Genre(s):
Young Adult, General Nonfiction

The Other Side: Stories of Central American Teen Refugees Who Dream of Crossing the Border

September 25, 2019
Reviewed by: 
Declan Henry

“Villalobos’ book is the type that readers will want to read for a second time. Highly recommended as a piece of good teen nonfiction.”

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Image of Lie With Me: A Novel
Author(s):
Philippe Besson
Translator(s):
Molly Ringwald
Genre(s):
LGBTQ+, Coming of Age, Literary Fiction

Lie With Me: A Novel

July 20, 2019
Reviewed by: 
Declan Henry

“Lie with Me will enthrall the reader from start to finish. The prose is so spot on. Besson seems incapable of wasting a word.

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Image of Birthday: A Novel
Author(s):
Meredith Russo
Genre(s):
LGBTQ+, Coming of Age

Birthday: A Novel

May 31, 2019
Reviewed by: 
Declan Henry

“Rucco really has done a superb job in illustrating the complexity of a young person coming to terms with being transgender and explaining how Morgan came to realise and accept his true gen

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Author(s):
Alex Bertie
Genre(s):
Biography, Autobiography & Memoir, Young Adult, Biography, Autobiography & Memoir, LGBTQ+

Trans Mission: My Quest to a Beard

May 13, 2019
Reviewed by: 
Declan Henry

This book about a young transgender (trans) man is simply brilliant.

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Author(s):
Raymond Strom
Genre(s):
LGBTQ+, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Coming of Age, Debut

Northern Lights

April 15, 2019
Reviewed by: 
Declan Henry

Shane was used to people asking if he was a boy or a girl. He was used to people sometimes assuming he was a girl because of his slender body and long blond hair.

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Author(s):
Mary Crockett
Genre(s):
Social & Family Issues, Literary Fiction

How She Died, How I Lived

January 10, 2019
Reviewed by: 
Declan Henry

America is very accustomed to shootings, violence and the human suffering this evokes.

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Image of When Elephants Fly
Author(s):
Nancy Richardson Fischer
Genre(s):
Family, Relationships

When Elephants Fly

November 19, 2018
Reviewed by: 
Declan Henry

“Nancy Richardson Fischer deserves high praise for her well-researched and endearing novel.

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Author(s):
Tammy Lynne Stoner
Genre(s):
Alternate History, Literary Fiction, LGBTQ+, Fiction

Sugar Land

October 22, 2018
Reviewed by: 
Declan Henry

This is a beautiful book that spans from the 1920s to the 1960s. It tells the story of Dara, a young woman who falls in love with another young woman called Rhodie.

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Author(s):
Tom Thompson
Genre(s):
Literary Fiction, Poetry, Families

Passenger

October 5, 2018
Reviewed by: 
Declan Henry

“This is a small but beautiful book and one that deserves to be cherished.

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Author(s):
Jonathan W Thurston
Genre(s):
General, Literary

Straight Men

October 5, 2018
Reviewed by: 
Declan Henry

Sean, the main character in this novel, tells us there are two types of psychopaths. The first type is completely oblivious to their wrongdoing and can normalize even the most savage behavior.

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Image of The Neighbor
Author(s):
Gerri Hill
Genre(s):
LGBTQ+, Romance, LGBTQ+

The Neighbor

September 11, 2018
Reviewed by: 
Declan Henry

This is a love story between two women who are the complete opposites of each other.

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