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SUDDENLY SINGLE
by Denise Chilton
Denise Chilton is an accomplished author, speaker, entrepreneur and executive business and life coach. After finding herself ‘suddenly single’ at the age of 40 plus, Denise wrote her first book to help other women overcome the heartbreak of an intimate relationship coming to an abrupt end. Writing from her own experiences and those of other, brave, strong women she has coached over the years, this is an invaluable guide to helping you heal and understand your past relationships, as well as learning to accept the most important one of all: the relationship you have with yourself.
YET HERE I AM
by Deborah Binner
Deborah Binner suffered two unimaginable losses - first the death from cancer of her beautiful daughter Chloe aged just 18, then the assisted suicide of her beloved husband Simon following a motor neurone disease diagnosis at the age of just 56. She would have been forgiven for giving up on the world. Instead, Deborah chose to survive for the sake of her elder daughter Hannah, step-daughter Zoe and two young grandchildren. This is one woman’s powerful story of resilience, courage, strength, hope and above all, love.
FITTER STRONGER
by Paula Kerr
Paula Kerr made the dramatic decision to change careers in her late 40s after a breast cancer diagnosis turned her life upside down. She relied on great nutrition and exercise as she underwent grueling treatment and after coming through the other side, formed her own wellness company, Fitter Stronger, to promote exercise and nutrition as excellent coping mechanisms for illness, injury and trauma. Fitter Stronger - Resilience - If You’re Going Through Hell, Keep Going, is a practical guide to managing adversity by creating a strong, healthy mind and body.
ALONE AGAIN
by Dawn Cawley
Dawn Cawley was in her late ‘60s, looking forward to a contented retirement with her husband Alan when they learned he had cancer. Three years later, Alan passed away leaving Dawn to face the future alone once more. Losing a life partner is a bereavement like no other: all too often the surviving partner is simply unprepared and the thought of carrying on is daunting and painful. In Alone Again Dawn describes how she learned to cope and managed to carve out a different kind of happiness for herself. A small, helpful guide for anyone grieving for their other half.
HOW TO SURVIVE DIVORCE
by Anthea Turner
TV presenter Anthea Turner thought she’d found ever-lasting love when she married her second husband, handsome businessman Grant Bovey. So when she discovered Grant had cheated on her not once but twice, she was left devastated knowing she was heading for divorce once again. In How to Survive Divorce, Anthea candidly discusses the painful break-up, how she dealt with the fallout and how she managed to come through the other side, stronger than ever. This is the perfect guide to coping with divorce, from finding the right solicitor to learning to live alone once more.
THE OLD FART’S GUIDE TO SURVIVAL
by Dawn Cawley
A small, witty and helpful guide book for those of a ‘certain age’ with their sense of humour intact. From the clever pen of self-confessed ‘old fart’ Dawn Cawley, anyone now living in the slow lane will appreciate the candid observations of this writer who loves to lunch, sing and live life to the full - albeit not as quickly these days. Dawn, who took to writing after losing her beloved husband Alan, offers sensible advice on how to navigate new-fangled technology, relate to grandchildren, cope with challenges and much, much more. The perfect little gift for the ‘old fart’ in your life.
HAPPILY EVER AFTER?
by Janet Clegg and Hilary Browne Wilkinson
This is a no-nonsense, practical and sensible guide to modern relationships. With all the stresses and strains of life today, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to sustain happy and satisfying long-term unions, with nearly half of all marriages breaking down. Former top divorce lawyers Janet Clegg and Hilary Browne Wilkinson examine the vital questions we should all be asking ourselves to stop us from falling into the common traps which can derail even the most loving couples. Packed full of case studies and sound advice to help you both live happily ever after.
CATCHING BULLETS
by Mark O'Connell
Writer and actor Mark Gatiss, star of the BBC drama Sherlock, pens the foreword to Catching Bullets: Memoirs of a Bond Fan. In addition former Bond girl Maud Adams, who starred with Roger Moore in the 007 film Octopussy has contributed an afterword to the book. From the offbeat vantage point of a gay teenager whose grandfather was chauffeur to legendary 007 producer Cubby Broccoli, this book is a love-letter to James Bond, Duran Duran title songs and bolting down your tea quick enough to watch Roger Moore falling out of a plane without a parachute.
DANIEL, MY SON
by David Thomas
Daniel was just 17, super-bright and gifted with a glittering future when he was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. His parents were told his life chances were slim and he had horrific treatment ahead of him. Yet Daniel refused to give up and incredibly, won a place at Oxford where he studied classics. His father David, a human rights lawyer also refused to accept the doctors’ prognoses and set about scouring the globe for a cure. This is a story of a father’s unconditional love for a cherished son. Above all, this is a story of humankind’s need for hope.
An East End Life
By Derek Martin
As long-suffering EastEnders’ patriarch Charlie Slater, Derek Martin became one of British TV’s best loved stars. In his witty and revealing memoir, An East End Life, Derek tells of his extraordinary journey from growing up in the real East End of London during the Blitz to taking up residency in Albert Square. He describes those tough early days, life on the wrong side of the law and how he turned his dream of being an actor into a reality. But not before he’d tried his hand as a professional gambler and as a runner for East End gangster Charlie Kray, brother of twins Ronnie and Reggie…
A GREATER LOVE
by Olga Watkins with James Gillespie
The true and gripping story of a woman’s incredible journey into the heart of the Third Reich to find the man she loves. When the Gestapo seize 20-year-old Olga Czepf’s fiancé she is determined to find him and sets off on an extraordinary 2,000-mile search across Nazioccupied Europe risking betrayal, arrest and death. As the Second World War heads towards its bloody climax, she refuses to give up – even when her mission leads her to the gates of Dachau and Buchenwald concentration camps…
On the Beat
By Graham Cole
Britain’s longest serving television policeman reveals the inside story of his life in The Bill. Graham reveals the full story of his amazing 25 years as The Bill’s PC Tony Stamp and the ups, downs, triumphs and tragedies during that time. In this witty and candid memoir he tells how he went from playing monsters as an extra in Doctor Who to becoming Britain’s most realistic screen copper. Packed full of secrets and fascinating behind-the-scenes details about one of British TV’s most popular series. Amazing, never before seen personal photographs. He also reveals his true feelings at his departure from The Bill after a quarter of a century and his hopes for the future.