Author:Paul Sherwood
After helping thousands of people with back and heart problems, Doctor Sherwood deals with more ailments - from the small but irritating symptoms of colds to the life-threatening diseases such as appendicitis. Having studied the human lymphatic system for most of his life Paul Sherwood has come to the conclusion that many of our afflictions are rooted in blockages and malfunctions of this vital but over-looked fluid network. Using case histories from his long experience as an eminent West-End physician he illustrates his theories with proven examples - explaining the causes of symptoms in simple terms and the means by which they were relieved. The book concentrates on preventative measures and especially in children where catarrh, ear and throat trouble can cause such misery. There is also an emphasis of this theory in the treatment of Asthma, the bane of modern urban life - with diet, exercise and environmental considerations all playing an important part in health recovery. His original theories on preventing cot-death, asthma, arthritis, sinusitis etc. have already cured his patients - this book will help many more suffers.
A true story about Ellen's discovery that her daughters were being sexually abused by their father. There are no arrests, no happy endings and no one gets "healed". Instead, it's a painful account of how the children are harmed and how communities respond to such accusations. At a time when so much focus is on convictions and criminals, I found this a moving reminder that the reality of these situations is much more complex
—— Ros Coward , ObserverEllen Prescott writes with a literary flair that adds to the power of her story. She hits the reader in the gut on page 1: "In 1982, when my daughters were four and one, I decided to kill them . . . I was so in love with them, there at the door of their bedroom, that all I could think of was murder." You'd have to be anesthetized to put the book down at this point
—— Toronto StarI recommend it to anyone, including most physicians who need a better understanding of human responses to suffering
—— Willard Edwin Smith, BSc, MD, FRCPWell paced and at times excruciatingly well written
—— Quill and QuireThis is a gripping story which I read from start to finish at one sitting
—— GeistA deeply moving and disturbing story of a woman winning the battle to create a safe place for herself and her family
—— The LeaderPowerful and well-written
—— Pacific Current MagazineThe saddest story I have ever heard... it touches levels of human agony far beyond the reach of everyday journalism
—— Craig Brown , Mail on SundayThis book brought tears to my eyes several times... but despite the tragedy at the heart of the book, there are flashes of humour
—— Daisy Goodwin , The Sunday TimesDeeply moving
—— Angus McBride , GuardianA searingly honest book
—— Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan , Daily ExpressExtremely honest and candid
—— Lorraine Kelly , Sun(A) testament to the ferocity of maternal love
—— Allison Pearson , Daily Telegraph