A Quarter Glass of Milk: The Rawness of Grief and the Power of the Mountains

Moire O'Sullivan

Aug 2024 · Bolinda · Narrated by Emma Lowe

About this audiobook

When Moire O'Sullivan's husband, Pete, took his own life, she was left with a stark choice: to weep forever over the glass of milk that had just spilt or get on with the quarter that was still remaining. As Moire charts the first harrowing year after Pete’s death – the shock, the loneliness and the difficulties of single parenting two young children – she also experiences glimpses of hope and acceptance as she trains to become a mountain leader. The people she meets through the mountains, as well as the peace and wild beauty of the Mournes, help Moire discover her inner strength and prove she is not alone in her struggles. A year on from Pete’s death, Moire takes on a circuit of the Mournes: a winter run that reflects the dark struggles her husband went through, but which also shows the power of nature, and the healing support of community.

About the author

Moire O'Sullivan is a mountain runner, adventure racer, author and mum. Her company, Happy Out Adventures, brings people onto the trails and mountain slopes, teaching them how to enjoy the outdoors happily and safely. She is the author of Mud, Sweat and Tears, Bump, Bike and Baby: Mummy’s Gone Adventure Racing and The Hound From Hanoi.

Emma Lowe is an Irish actress and voice artist. In 2015, she played Mrs Brady in the film adaptation of the award-winning novel, Brooklyn, by Colm Tóibín. Other credits include Foyle’s War (2013) and The Riveter (2013). As a narrator, she has lent her voice to many audiobooks such as The Library at the End of the World by Felicity Hayes-McCoy and The Secrets Sisters Keep by Sinéad Moriarty.