Böcker av Gillian Firth

The spark, from a damaged brain, ignited a passionate entry into a world of words, Gillian Firth's first novel 'Gillian Mk2' made an impact. Nicky Rogers, editor 'Mobilise Magazine': 'book that moves you so much . . . will be in your thoughts for the rest of your life' Her first book is 'a triumph' the language is expressive and emotional, and it transcends normal boundaries, akin to a rollercoaster. One moment the reader laughs tears, she rolls a cigarette that 'looks like a Havana and a tampon crossed' in the hospital, it also resembles a joint. Then you cry in pain, the disbelief and the frustration, as the strong young woman becomes a victim of circumstances. But read on . . . she will have a giggle around the corner. 'Typically Gillian' a continuation of this journey, requested by followers, she lives alone with help. Her disability is an issue but Gillian carries on, tackling routines of normality, the brave determination is inspirational, her parents and brother are irreplaceable, the harrowing but hilarious recounts of Gillian's exploits are memorable. Gillian brings reality to life and is adamant that she is 'not special' but she is and readers are right 'everyone' should read these books.

Suddenly, in 1994, the author stopped taking life for granted. When her existence filled with sunshine, parties and good times came to an end. A near-fatal car crash left her comatose for six weeks; Gillian doesn't know what happened on that night and never will. Gillian MK2 chronicles her feisty determination to regain independence in a society where she was invisible. We followed her trek for the first four years.From hospitals, doctors, fall, nurses onto more hospitals, specialists, falls, attitudes, patients Gillian Firth is lucky, clearly her family adores her, she lives to tell the tale and does so with blunt honesty. She knew nothing and only remembered she smoked because Pathetic bought her cigarettes, into the hospital ironically, her mum went mad.A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is serious, life-changing, but you laugh out loud, then cry and laugh again, as we listen to Gillian speaking. Watch how she improves, cringe, or agree with her observations, feel the anger and frustration, and be embarrassed by comments and reactions. This author will be remembered for her flippant, but serious, heart-rending yet hilarious, kick in the teeth, that's what it is.Funny, factual, and inspirational my eyes are open.