Category: Books
GEH Wellbeing Reading Group Review of The Wife by Meg Wolitzer
The Wife delves into the tumultuous marriage of Joe Castleman, a renowned novelist, and his wife, Joan. For decades, they’ve harboured a significant secret. The story begins as Joe is about to receive the prestigious Helsinki literary prize, celebrating his illustrious Read More …
New Books week commencing 17th March 2025
Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older Adults Laurie Kennedy-Malone, Evelyn Groenke Duffy Publisher’s Synopsis Meet the diverse health care needs of older adults! Explore effective ways to enhance the wellness and independence of older adults across the wellness-illness continuum, Read More …
GEH Wellbeing Reading Group review of Endless Night by Agatha Christie
Published in 1967 towards the end of Agatha Christie’s illustrious writing career, Endless Night was written by the then 76 year old Christie in a short 6 weeks. It’s a stand alone novel (no Poirot or Marple here), and reportedly Read More …
SWFT Wellbeing Reading Group Review of Hungry by Grace Dent
This autobiography by the food critic Grace Dent was described as her journey ‘from growing up eating beige food to becoming one of the much-loved voices on the British food scene. It’s also everyone’s story – from treats with your Read More …
GEH Wellbeing reading group review of To the bright edge of the world by Eowyn Ivey
To the Bright Edge of the World by Eowyn Ivey was a suitably chilly novel to read in January for our wellbeing reading group at GEH. Set in Alaska in the late 1800s the novel charts the story of Lieutenant Read More …
SWFT Wellbeing Reading Group: What stories have you unwrapped this Christmas?
Over the Christmas and New Year break, SWFT’s Wellbeing Reading Group took a break from our monthly meetings and book selections to read some old favourites, catch up with our tbr (to be read) piles and get cosy with some Read More …
New books week commencing 20th Jan 2025
Special Effects Guide of Real Human Wounds and Injuries Bento Garcia (compiler) Publisher’s Synopsis This book is truly one of a kind in the Special Effects Industry. Are you tired of wading through all the internet junk on line when Read More …
GEH Wellbeing Reading Group book review- A Terrible Kindness by Jo Browning Wroe
For more information about the tragedy see: The Wellbeing reading group at GEH started the year off with an emotional read, A Terrible Kindness by Jo Browning Wroe. It starts in 1966 with William, a newly qualified embalmer, traveling to Read More …
New Books week commencing 23rd Dec 2024
Celiac Disease: Etiology, Diagnosis and Treatment Dallas Lynch (editor) Publisher’s Synopsis Celiac disease refers to a type of long-term autoimmune disorder. It majorly affects the small intestine, in which people develop intolerance towards gluten, which is found in foods such Read More …