Description
Hazel has never felt normal. Struggling with OCD and anxiety, she isolates herself from others and sticks to rigid routines in order to cope with everyday life. But when she forms an unlikely friendship with Virginia, a church minister, Hazel begins to venture outside her comfort zone. Having rebuilt her own life after a traumatic loss, Virginia has become the backbone of her community, caring for those in need and mentoring disadvantaged young people. Yet a shock accusation threatens to unravel everything she has worked for. Told with warmth, compassion and gentle humour, 'Braver' is an uplifting story about the strength that can be drawn from friendship and community.
About the Author
Deborah Jenkins is a primary teacher who has worked in schools in the UK and in Ankara, Turkey. She has written several educational textbooks, as well as articles for the TES online and Guardian Weekend, among other publications. Her short fiction has appeared in magazines and anthologies, and she has also published a novella, 'The Evenness of Things'. She lives in Sussex and enjoys reading, walking, gardening, travel and good coffee. She writes a blog at https: //www.stillwonderinghere.net
Reviews
'Deborah Jenkins wonderfully uplifting novel deftly captures the impact of fear, guilt, loneliness and shame on the lives of her characters [...] Utterly human, and deeply compassionate' -Loree Westron, author of 'Missing Words'; 'A charming, lyrical read for fans of good fiction that combines skilful writing with a story that makes you feel hopeful' -Fran Hill, author of 'Miss, What Does Incomprehensible Mean?'; 'A heart-warming book about how you can change your life, and that of those around you [...] A wonderful story which shows us how it feels to be different and still accepted' -Debbi Voisey, author of 'Only About Love'; 'An inspiring and heart-warming story' -People's Friend; 'A feel-good story. Easy, heart-warming' -LoveReading
Book Information
ISBN 9781914148132
Author Deborah Jenkins
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Fairlight Books
Publisher Fairlight Books
About the Author
Deborah Jenkins is a primary teacher who has worked in schools in the UK and in Ankara, Turkey. She has written several educational textbooks, as well as articles for the TES online and Guardian Weekend, among other publications. Her short fiction has appeared in magazines and anthologies, and she has also published a novella, 'The Evenness of Things'. She lives in Sussex and enjoys reading, walking, gardening, travel and good coffee. She writes a blog at https: //www.stillwonderinghere.net
Reviews
'Deborah Jenkins wonderfully uplifting novel deftly captures the impact of fear, guilt, loneliness and shame on the lives of her characters [...] Utterly human, and deeply compassionate' -Loree Westron, author of 'Missing Words'; 'A charming, lyrical read for fans of good fiction that combines skilful writing with a story that makes you feel hopeful' -Fran Hill, author of 'Miss, What Does Incomprehensible Mean?'; 'A heart-warming book about how you can change your life, and that of those around you [...] A wonderful story which shows us how it feels to be different and still accepted' -Debbi Voisey, author of 'Only About Love'; 'An inspiring and heart-warming story' -People's Friend; 'A feel-good story. Easy, heart-warming' -LoveReading
Book Information
ISBN 9781914148132
Author Deborah Jenkins
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Fairlight Books
Publisher Fairlight Books
