Books published by Dotterel Press

Mental illness can affect anyone. No walk of life, career or privilege offers immunity and one in four will experience mental ill health at some point in their lives. Yet the stigma remains and discrimination is still common. This book is an attempt to challenge that stigma and inspire others. The pieces vary widely - from a straightforward account of depression to the heartbreak of a parent at the loss of a child. Poetry and prose combine to offer stories of suffering and pain, but also hope, laughter and life. The authors are mothers, fathers, sons, daughters and friends. They are everyone; all of us. This book could save your life.

Packed with high-quality writing, this anthology gathers together the work of a varied and talented group of new and established authors. The inspiration for many of the pieces was the on-line creative writing e-course run by Tim Atkinson on the blog www.bringingupcharlie.co.uk (the full text of which is included in the Appendix). All proceeds from the sale of this book arebeing donated to the BBC Children in Need Appeal.