Down the Rabbit Hole and Back Again
Tales of Life’s Challenges, Resilience
and the Power of Family Love
About The Book
Step into the enchanting world of Breda McAlinden as she takes you on an extraordinary journey through her childhood on a picturesque farm in the lush Irish countryside. With a dash of Irish humour and a heart full of memories, Breda’s captivating memoir paints a vivid portrait of her cherished upbringing and the unique experiences that have shaped her life.
Breda’s life has been a roller-coaster of trials and tribulations, where she has encountered moments that tested her strength and resolve. Her story is a testament to the indomitable human spirit, illustrating how one can weather life’s storms and emerge even stronger on the other side.
At the heart of Breda’s narrative is a profound dedication to her sister, Philomena, affectionately known as her ‘twin kidney sister’. In a touching act of love, Philomena gifted Breda a perfect match kidney in 1981, an unparalleled gesture that literally gave her the gift of life.
Join Breda as she invites you to reflect on the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring power of love and family bonds. This memoir is a tale of strength, hope and the extraordinary gifts that life can bestow.
“Living a life that is purposeful and meaningful gives us passion & a very good reason for doing what we do best”.
Breda McAlinden
About The Author
Breda McAlinden has a background in social work; working over 2 decades with disadvantaged individual’s families and communities.
Emigrating to Australia from Ireland and living a rich and diverse life; her personal story highlights the importance of family and community in her life. Breda talks about her journey through childhood illness, hospitalization and separation from her family. Later experiencing renal failure; dialysis and the triumphant story of receiving her perfect match kidney from her sister Philomena. Breda now fondly refers to her sister Philomena as her Twin Kidney sister.
Breda has postgraduate education in Counselling, Life Coaching and teaching Mindfullness and Meditation.
In later years Breda has worked in creating her private practice: Holistic Well-being Counselling & Life Coaching, where she continues to support people with whatever life challenges they are experiencing.