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Getting Better

Life lessons on going under, getting over it, and getting through it
By Michael Rosen
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A stunning new memoir from national treasure Michael Rosen, exploring the role trauma—from chronic illness to the loss of a child—has played in his life, and how we can learn to live again in the aftermath of tragedy. In our lives, terrible things may happen. Michael... Read More
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A stunning new memoir from national treasure Michael Rosen, exploring the role trauma—from chronic illness to the loss of a child—has played in his life, and how we can learn to live again in the aftermath of tragedy.

In our lives, terrible things may happen. Michael Rosen has grieved the loss of a child, lived with debilitating chronic illness, and faced death itself when seriously unwell in hospital. In spite of this, he has survived and has even learned to find joy in life in the aftermath of tragedy.

In Getting Better, he shares his story and the lessons he has learned along the way. Exploring the roles that trauma and grief have played in his own life, Michael investigates the road to recovery, asking how we can find it within ourselves to live well again after—or even during—the darkest times of our lives. Moving and insightful, Getting Better is an essential companion for anyone who has loved and lost, or struggled and survived.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529148909

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 February 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Ebury Press

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 192g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

Michael Rosen is one of the best-known figures in the children's book world. He is renowned for his work as a poet, performer, broadcaster and scriptwriter. He visits schools with his one-man show to enthuse children with his passion for books and poetry. In 2007 he was appointed Children's Laureate, a role which he held until 2009. While Laureate, he set up The Roald Dahl Funny Prize. He currently lives in London with his wife and children.

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