Bøker av Helen Aitchison

In the wake of a devastating family loss, 24-year-old May finds herself adrift, her belief in love and happiness shattered. Struggling to navigate her new reality, May grapples with the persistent sensation of being a misfit in a world where she never quite belongs.But just as she begins to resign herself to this feeling of isolation, tragedy strikes once more, propelling May into action. Determined to shield herself from further heartache, she concocts a radical scheme to safeguard against future abandonment.That is until May meets Mr. Parsley, a charming retiree who becomes May's unexpected neighbour. As May meticulously executes her plan, the presence of Mr. Parsley and his grown-up son, Sam, threatens to disrupt her carefully laid out path. Will May stick to her meticulously crafted schedule, or will the warmth and kindness of the Parsley family lead her down an unforeseen, life-altering path?Join May on her poignant journey of resilience, love, and the transformative power of human connection in the face of life's most profound challenges.

Age UK North Tyneside is a local charity working in the community to support older people, their families and carers. Their aim is for everyone to be able to love later life.A collection of reflections on birth, death, and everything in between, Ramblings documents memories, musings, and the magic of life.

Walking in the Footsteps of Walker Women is a collection of stories documenting real, resilient, remarkable women from a community in Newcastle upon Tyne.These personal accounts of past and present share triumph over trauma, community connection, evolving gender roles, and the history of their home suburb.The location may be Walker but the themes are universal and demonstrate our collective need for place, people, and purpose.

Recovery Voices is a collection of reflections from people who have accessed the charity, Recovery Connections.These moving musings encapsulate the voices of people who experienced, battled, and survived addiction.gs encapsulate the voices of people who experienced, battled, and survived addiction.

Growing up in the 1970s on a tough council estate in North East England, career options were limited. As a young lad, I needed focus. Three days after my 17th birthday, the Royal Marines offered me that.After serving in the Falklands and Northern Ireland, my career took another path, which eventually led me to twenty-five years serving as a firefighter.My driving force for many roles in my life has been that of duty. Throughout life's challenges, commiserations, and celebrations, I began to appreciate how fragile life can be -- and learnt the importance of physical health, a positive mindset, and unbreakable resilience.My story, my life, my duty.

Kitty Cook may be a great school teacher, but learning the lessons of online dating is a harder subject than she first thought. Finding herself alone again in her thirties, she decides to take her friend Sophie's advice and sign up for an online dating site. After recently leaving a failed five-year relationship, Kitty is hesitant to get her hopes up. All she wants to do is graduate from the school of love, but will she ever find someone who will make the grade?The Life and Love (Attempts) of Kitty Cook is an emotional yet heart-warming read that takes you on an unforgettable journey through the highs and lows of online dating and looking for love in your thirties.