A Year in Christine's Garden - Christine Walkden

Advantages: Insightful, informative, case studies
Disadvantages: None

...As any sufferer knows, a panic attack brings about the most terrifying physical symptoms which can all but disable you. After years of these dreadful experiences I decided to read up on what was happening to my body during the attacks so I could better understand the physical impact. This book was a revelation. As well as citing case studies, Christine Ingham has a wealth of advice and information to help you fight back. What surprised me most was that a panic attack is actually the body's way of protecting you - commonly known as the fight or flight response. I won't pretend that my problems end there, I have a long history of anxiety but I've not had an attack since reading this book. You calmly recite to yourself the reasoning behind each physical sensation and the panic subsides.... Read review

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Advantages: essential reading for women diagnosed or concerned about breast cancer
Disadvantages: none at all

...This book tells the story of Christine Rayner’s fight against breast cancer; and how she overcame it with strength and determination, supported by her family; in particular her husband, Pete. My reason for buying the book was simply that I only know a couple of published authors, one of them is a romantic novelist, and the other is Christine, who I must admit to not knowing well, despite the fact that she only lives a few doors away from me. Although we are roughly the same age, we have very few interests in common, so have been acquaintances rather than friends for the six years I have lived in this area. The reader of this review may be asking what is the significance of the title. The Amazons were a legendary race of female warriors, who trained for farming, hunting and war. They cut off a breast in order to facilitate... Read review

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Advantages: Interesting read that doesn't get boring
Disadvantages: The music references won't mean much to some people

...geek, always being picked on etc etc... Dennis and Arnie have been friends for many years and do almost everything together. But when Arnie spots an old run down car up for sale things begin to change. Enter Christine. Christine is the name the owner chose for his dream car. Christine is always referred to as "She" never "It". Arnie has his heart set on this car but Dennis isn't so sure. She is beyond repair and the asking price is far too high! But Arnie insists, Arnie has fallen in Love...! Bizarre things start occurring after Arnie becomes the proud owner of Christine. His spots start to fade and his personality seems to chop and change. He spends all his time restoring the car. He becomes obsessed! It is when the vehicle related deaths start to happen that Dennis finds himself caught in too deep. What does Christine have to do... Read review

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