Annie, sexually abused by her father, promises to keep silent. She develops Anorexia Nervosa, her body, skeletal. Self-harm provides temporary relief from mental torment. She is admitted to a psychiatric hospital. Here Annie’s eyes are opened when she falls into a passionate lesbian love affair with Jess, a wild artist, discovering her sensuality and sexuality. But shadows from the past are never far away. Here, she uses the power of music to express emotion when words evade her. A naked portrait, a brutal attack, a suicide, and a letter change the course of her life for ever.
It is about the horror of sexual abuse within a family, and tackles mental health challenges head-on. It is the tale of a small quirky hospital community, struggling to make sense of their world, offering a fresh take on equality and diversity, celebrating strong women, and the magical and transformational power of the Arts.
- ISBN13 9781739630966
- Publish Date 27 October 2023
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Burton Mayers Books
- Format Paperback
- Pages 278
- Language English