| Now available on Amazon in ebook and print: From the glamorous world of television production, working on some of the BBC's hottest soap operas, dramas, and educational programmes - Sophie is torn between her love of Africa, and returning to England for the sake of her career. But when she falls ill on the set of a show she is directing, she is forced to take to her bed, and over the next ten months, to take stock of her life. It sounds like a novel. But it isn't. Diagnosed in 1991 with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Sophie's doctor at the BBC prescribes an extraordinary treatment: write a diary. So, armed with her watercolours, and with the support of her family, friends, dogs and otters in rural Gloucestershire, she sets out on a spiritual journey which is at times funny, poignant and uplifting. "...all plaudits to you for trying to describe and find humour in your darkest hour." Clare Francis, Author Book trailer for illustrated memoir, available on Amazon and other online outlets. Funnily Enough - the blog: funnily-enough.blogspot.com A quirky and inspiring story with themes that include working in television and fashion with country life and animals - particularly dogs and otters. It also says something about trust. While it starts and finishes in Africa, Sophie's tale is set in Gloucestershire with forays to London, Scotland and the Lake District. Although facing various conundrums she never loses the support of her friends and realises her dreams despite the odds ... |
