Autor/-in: Gareth Higgins

Gareth Higgins. is an Irish storyteller, activist, and writer. He is the author of multiple books, including How Movies Helped Save My Soul. , Cinematic States. , and How Not to be Afraid. His most recent book is A Whole Life in Twelve Movies. , co-authored with poet, essayist, and bestselling author Kathleen Norris. He is the co-founder of the Wild Goose Festival, the New Story Festival, The Porch Gathering, and the Movies & Meaning Festival. He edits the Porch Magazine. ,. and. his. writing has appeared in numerous publications including The Independent,. the Irish Times, Sojourners. , and Third Way Magazine. , among others. He earned a PhD in Sociology from Queen's University Belfast, and at Trinity College Dublin he co-taught the world's first graduate level course in Reconciliation Studies. He lives in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and Asheville, North Carolina.