Description

This November our wonderful Author Janet Gilson has arranged a special deal for you. You can buy both of her books for just £15.00. These moving and captivating memoirs will resonate and touch your heart.

Behind the Smile

Whilst fundamentally a memoir, this book is essentially a message of hope. It initially looks back at historical abuse and the impact that it has had on my own life and health. I look back at the life events that have shaped me, the early years of abuse and my eventual rebellion; leading onto my young adult years when my trust was eroded, to my eventual decision to completely change my life and how that brought me to where I am today, I also explore recent studies that have linked childhood abuse and trauma to later life illnesses (Adverse Childhood Experiences), and how, in particular, it could be connected to the immune system, this is the story of my journey through abuse and how I survived and came out the other side stronger and more determined to make a difference. My wish is that by sharing my story it could help others not to give up, not to settle and to believe in their dreams and perhaps it will even become a part of their own survival guide.

Throughout the book I weave some of my friendships and make a dedication to some of the special women in my life. Friendships have always been very important to me, and I think it brings the whole story together. Amidst all the mainstream pain and suffering in the world today, I believe that the little stories of everyday people that overcome adversity are a win for mankind

Letters to Ian

Following the loss of my son during pregnancy, I started to write to him to keep his memory alive, both for myself and as a way of channelling all the grief that I was trying to keep locked inside. This is the story of the most traumatic event in my life. It tells the story of how I navigated the all-encompassing heartache and pain, eventually coming out the other side with the help of family and friends. It is an unbearable grief at whatever stage you lose a baby, one which you will never forget. This is my account of how it affected me and my family.

Twenty-one years later I share this book as a tribute to my son, Ian, who I sadly never got to keep. I hope that by sharing these letters and my thoughts that it may help others navigate their own grief and to bring comfort and hope, this is my wish. We all deal with grief differently and what works for one person doesn’t necessarily work for another, this should be borne in mind whilst reading. This book is based on my own experience and personal views.