The follow-up to Harbledown Hope…
We continue to share in a young orphaned fox’s traumatic journey, drawing on the challenges and experiences faced by the homeless of Catching Lives who have written and illustrated this book.
It is a story of hardship, pain, loss and discrimination, but through friendship, courage and sacrifice, healing can be found.
Introducing Harbledown Heal
Harbledown Heal follows directly from where Hope ended. It too, draws on the often-traumatic experiences of the clients, but the hope brought from the communal activity of producing a published book has introduced more positive influences into many lives. “Being valued”, “Having a purpose”, “Helping others”, “A reason to carry on” are heart-warming sentiments to hear. As the author and illustrator of children’s books, it has been a great privilege to continue on this journey, helping clients recognise they have a strong voice and that they can share their many and varied talents.
Taking another two years of brainstorming, story-boarding, research and writing with many revisions, every contribution has been valued. As you read you will recognise that Harbledown represents the suffering and pain experienced by so many here at Catching Lives, but through community and the love, kindness and courage of others, there is a future, a hope and healing.
“Harbledown is one of us”
Harbledown Hope and Harbledown Heal are not just books. They are the culmination of countless shared conversations, experiences and emotions. Through perseverance and determination, this work has been a significant confirmation of each individual’s self-worth. Hopefully, it will be an inspiration to others. It has been an honour to work with the community of Catching Lives on this project.
Buy Harbledown Heal
Harbledown’s story is available from Amazon and all the proceeds from sales go directly to Catching Lives, supporting the most vulnerable in our society.
Finding out more
If you would like to learn more about this project then I am very happy to come and share with your school or organisation. There is such an important message and wonderful story here that I would love to work with you and inspire others. Please contact me.
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