Showing posts with label In Search Of Adam. Show all posts
Showing posts with label In Search Of Adam. Show all posts

Monday, 18 February 2008

Disraeli Avenue by Caroline Smailes

Caroline, one of my lovely blog friends, has written a rather extraordinary book called 'In Search of Adam' in which she explores the extremely difficult topics of sexual abuse and self harm. It is a harrowing tale beautifully told and the voice of Jude, the main protagonist, stays with you long after you read the last page and put the book down.

Jude lives on Disraeli Avenue - there are 32 houses on Disraeli Avenue and behind every window is a story.........Disraeli Avenue, the novella, tells those stories!!

I have so much admiration for her. Caroline has done something absolutely amazing, with the help of her publisher and lots of people donating their time and talents, she has made Disraeli Avenue into an e-book which is free to download. All she asks is that you donate a little something to her chosen charity, One In Four, who work tirelessly and unconditionally to give support to those who have suffered sexual abuse (Every penny you give will go to help those that need it so please donate whatever you can!!)

Just in case you missed the previous links - you can click on the image on the left to donate and to tell us your secret!!

Sunday, 27 January 2008

Nice Caroline

My lovely, and very talented, blog friend Caroline has sent me a 'I've found Adam Badge' (She has limited edition badges to promote her first novel 'In Search Of Adam' which if you've not already bought why not?? I insist you go and get yourself a copy immediately!!)

It arrived just before we left for Angkor Wat so Caroline - these pictures are for you :-). Congratulations on all your success in 2007.........2008 is already shaping up to be even better!!

This is us with Angkor Wat in the background (I am wearing your badge but it's not that easy to see!!)






The photo on the right is where Tomb Raider was filmed - The temple is called Ta Prohm (Angelina Jolie stood in exactly the same spot!!)


We're off to Chris's boss's wedding today - the engagement party starts at 6 o'clock tomorrow morning and then is followed by the actual wedding.....I will do a proper update on our Cambodian adventures upon our return (once I've recovered from actually being up at that ungodly time in the morning!!)