A cancer survivor's journey learning to love reading again
Whoaaaahhh, When you know, you know! My first big measurable milestone – I’ve now read half my height in books! I’m properly chuffed – I genuinely didn’t think I’d stick at it this long.Here’s the stack! Some reflections:· I can now watch a whole film from start to finish without needing a break.Sandie 1 –... Continue Reading →
Here are my April reads: The Vanishing Half - Brit BennettThe School for Good Mothers - Jessamine ChanOrdinary People - Diana EvansThe Arrangement - Robyn HardingHe Started It - Samantha DowningExciting Times - Naoise DolanBefore the Coffee Gets Cold - Toshikazu KawaguchiThe Other Husband - Kathryn Croft Another tough month mental health-wise. I'm finding being... Continue Reading →
It’s been a tough month for me so just a wee short post this time. I’m generally feeling quite overwhelmed and burnt out, so having this project and seeing the stack of read books growing has been great to see I’m making progress even when I feel I’m running in a hamster wheel. Books read... Continue Reading →
Another month, another wee stack of adventures! This month, I've had my heart warmed - and broken - in Tokyo, Stockholm, America through the eyes of Dominican immigrants and London; huddled in a blanket while reading about the chilling-in-more-ways-than-one events unfolding in Colorado (yes, Misery is a cracking film but yes, the book is even... Continue Reading →
I didn't get off to the fastest start in Jan. I'm back at work doing full duties after a phased return and while this is a huge milestone I'm proud to have achieved, it's one that took away a bit of me time in favour of getting my head round everything again (and extra sleep!)... Continue Reading →
The challenge is very simple: to read my height in books in 2022! Well, I started on 27th December but 'Read my height in books between 27th December 2021 and 26th December 2022' isn't the catchiest title! I am 5'7" in height, so 62 inches or approximately 169 cm. I estimate it'll take about 80... Continue Reading →
In June 2020, a year when life had already been turned upside down, I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Treatment ended on February 4th, 2021 and by Christmas 2021 - 10 months later - my cancer recovery had not ended. One of the cruelest things about cancer is the things it takes away from you:... Continue Reading →
Recovery Through Reading 