Susan Dunne's life changed forever when a chance question from a doctor led her back to horses, an unfulfilled childhood passion. Detached and isolated due to undiagnosed autism, Susan had already survived rape, battled eating disorders and self-harm, and spent time homeless, when her world was turned upside again by a vicious, life-threatening assault. Severe post-traumatic stress disorder left her feeling distrustful and more cut off than ever before from a world she saw as confusing and dangerous. But as Susan's connection with horses grew stronger, her world started to open up.

Poignant and witty by turns, Susan shares her story of survival and transformation, offering a rare insight into her relationship with horses, and how they helped her to find a safe place in the world.

A personal account of the therapeutic power of horses to overcome post-traumatic stress and transform an autistic world

About the Author
Susan Dunne studied English Literature at university. She has worked among other things as a teacher, journalist and travel writer. She has Asperger Syndrome and lives in Yorkshire, UK, where she has four horses. She runs an award winning pony therapy project and regularly takes miniature ponies into care centres across the region.

Reviews
A testimony to the unique healing power of horses. -- Temple Grandin, author, Thinking in Pictures and Animals in Translation
Truly beautiful and inspiring. -- the Goth * Asperger United *



Book Information
ISBN 9781849056090
Author Susan Dunne
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publisher Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Weight(grams) 316g
Dimensions(mm) 216mm * 163mm * 22mm