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A BIT OF SPIRIT AND A LOT OF SPIT
THE JOURNEY OF ANNA MAE…
Anna Mae
ISBN 978-1-916668-85-0
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Publication: 30 MAY 2024
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ISBN: 9781916668850
Price: £8.99
Binding: Paperback
Format: 198 x 129 mm
Extent: 160 pp
Thema: DND Memoir
Author location: Essex
• The book features personal stories from the
authors experiences around life relationships
and loss.
• Passionate about empowering others, the
author has run workshops in schools, prisons,
mental health units and bereavement groups.
• A unique blend of poetry and prose.
A Bit of Spirit and a lot of Spit is an emotional and
empowering true story from Anna Mae. Told from the heart,
Anna Mae, originally from Hertfordshire, now lives on the Essex Anna shares her life experiences, from love affairs to
Coast. Having previously worked for Women’s Aid and running personal loss to total freedom, through a unique blend of
creative writing workshops in schools, prisons, mental health units, poetry and prose.
and bereavement groups, Anna is now retired and remains
passionate about self-empowerment. She volunteers at the local In 2009, Anna spoke candidly at charity event in support of
soup kitchen and is active in her community while also attending FSID (Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths) to
writing and poetry groups. At the age of 63, she attained a BA commemorate what would have been her late sons 30th
Honours Degree in Creative Writing. birthday. During this event, she spoke honestly and bravely
about her experiences, which provoked both tears and
laughter, ultimately leading her to write this book.
Within these pages, between the poems, lies Anna’s
compelling and intimate account.
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