“We read to know we’re not alone.”
‘Courting the Wild Twin’ by Martin Shaw
Courting the Wild Twin by Martin Shaw (Chelsea Green Publishing, 2020) What’s so utterly compelling for me about this book is that it grapples with the deliciously sticky, dark mud of being human. By now, most [...]
Ten Years On
A moving and courageous story of recovery from disaster and loss. By Melanie Harris-Brady I read this book over two sittings on one night. I found it almost impossible to put down, and in fact, woke in [...]
Mr Wigg
By Inga Simpson Finished this utterly delightful book yesterday - an inspiration to slow down and enjoy the small things in life, which otherwise passes us by far too quickly. If you love home grown fruits and vegetables, home-made [...]
The Lost Child
A Tribute to Freefall Writing Approach By Suzanne McCourt An outstanding literary work, a haunting portrayal of the wild southern coast of Australia, a disturbing, quirky and moving coming-of-age tale of a young girl. What amazed me [...]
The Signature of All Things
An uplifting and affirming work of art By Elizabeth Gilbert I think this would have to be one of my favourite books of all time. Sadly I don't have time to do it justice in this review, [...]
3096 Days in Captivity
Unmasking the Monster - A triumph of compassion and forgiveness I remember the television footage when Natascha Kampusch first escaped from captivity back in 2008. I'm not someone who watches the news much, but something about [...]