In Search of Selflessness February 19, 2008
Posted by Jen in : Journal , 6 commentsIt’s not often that I’m sensible but, sometimes, just sometimes, things are important enough to stop being silly for.
Caroline Smailes has done a good and clever thing. Ok, she’s always doing clever things but this is proper good.
Caroline has written a novella, Disraeli Avenue, which has grown from her stunning debut novel In Search of Adam, which is now out in paperback just in case you haven’t read it yet. (What d’you mean, you haven’t read it yet?)
Disraeli Avenue provides an unusual insight into the incidental and essential characters from In Search of Adam, giving a deeper understanding of the part that each plays in the book. Readers new to Disraeli Avenue will be mesmerized by the snapshots of individual lives lived on an average street. Those familiar with In Search of Adam can learn more about those involved in Jude Williams’ life.
Disraeli Avenue is available as a free download here. I’m staggered that everyone involved in the production of the novella has given their time and talent for free. It’s wonderful to be reminded that people really are, well, wonderful. They’ve given so generously in the hope that you will consider making a donation to One in Four, a registered charity that gives support for people who have experienced sexual abuse and sexual violence. Research has consistently shown that one in four children will experience sexual abuse before the age of 18.
You can download Disraeli Avenue and donate something, anything, from The Friday Project website.
Go on. It’s a fabulous read. Do something good; it might make you feel nice. Besides, just as in Disraeli Avenue, you never know what’s going on behind a closed door near you.
