I love how the word 'atone' wears its heart on its sleeve. It began as 'at one', because to atone is to bring back unity. Atonement is really 'at-one-ment'.

In the same way, 'alone' began as 'all one'.

Shortlisted for the Jhalak Prize Whoyyy!What would Yamaye say?Something like,‘Gwann with the riddims, Sis.’Congrats to the longlisted authors and Big-Up to the shortlisted authors-some of my favourite books are there Noreen Masud Yepoka Yeebo #AmiRao Jason Allen-Paisant #ElizabethJBurnett

Thank goodness for going with grace and her new book Briefly Perfectly Human. Her message is kind, simple, urgent and necessary: that the most profound thing we can do to prepare for death is to lead a genuine and intentional life. Get your copy: aluaarthur.com

Happy Pub Day Aoife Mannix !
Aoife's latest #poetry collection comes to flipped eye today. We can't wait to see this collection on your shelves and coffee tables. Watch this space for book launch info in the coming days :)
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When glioblastoma (GBM) brain cancer treatment costs millions, the question becomes: who has access to it?

Our latest article published in Forbes 👇

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Rebecca Foster reviews WAITING FOR THE MONSOON by Rod Nordland for BookBrowse.
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Looking forward to this from Rod Nordland

'Thanks to the kindness of a stranger, who took me to a hospital, I didn’t die but ended up in an artificially induced coma the hospital’s ICU.'

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National Public Health Week celebrates the steps we take to create safe, interconnected and healthy communities. This #NPHW , join us in supporting and advocating for Medicaid funding. Visit nyhjustice.org to learn how you can make a difference.

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Rod Nordland considers the enduring mysteries of cancer’s effects on the human body.
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Seizures, Strokes, and Spurts of Creativity? On the Symptoms of a Brain Tumor lithub.com/seizures-strok… via Literary Hub

GammaMa Donna Yes, it is, but oh so wonderful. And yes, double yes. There’s still so much work to do, on myself and to help others 😊

There still much for me to learn, as well.

Did you see this interview with Rod Nordland? It’s very good, but what astounds me is his drive for reconciliation

'War reporter Rod Nordland on memoir ‘Waiting for the Monsoon’ and facing death': Rod Nordland super powerful (& wonderful interview by Nick Schifrin PBS NewsHour pbs.org/newshour/show/…

Watch this moving and insightful PBS Newshour interview with longtime war reporter Rod Nordland, NYTimes, Newsweek.youtube.com/watch?v=HLaOV4…

We are excited to announce 'Reconstruction' a poetic journey of resilience and renewal by the amazing Aoife Mannix . Reconstruction documents Mannix' journey through cancer recovery amidst the backdrop of a global pandemic.

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ICYMI, a lovely interview with Rod Nordland about connecting with what matters in the face of a cancer diagnosis. Bravo to Nick Schifrin for this conversation

This: 'I think one of the things I have learned in the course of my illness is how to be vulnerable and how to accept my vulnerability and admit it and cope with it, and not just deny it.'
Exactly!

Compelling stuff from the intrepid journalist and Penn State alum.

“Really serious when I say I don't think I have ever felt happier in my life, and I have the tumor to thank for that. Even though it'll kill me, I will die a happy man.” — Rod Nordland on living with glioblastoma.

All the best, Rod Nordland. I’m looking forward to reading it.