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Book club recommendations
With so many people contemplating staycations, and with so many interesting features in your magazine about the joy of visiting the fabulous Scottish Highlands and Islands, I wanted to mention a book that I’ve finished reading. Lewis Amnesia by FMT Macdonald.
It was a former Baltic Bookshop Book of the Week, and I thought it well worth sharing with you as it contains vivid descriptions of the land and climate that characterise life in the Outer Hebrides.
Lewis Amnesia is the second book after a successful debut novel, St Kilda Fever, and it picks up the tale pretty much where the last one left off. It’s still the 1970s, and Dr Helen MacAllister and George the dog are back.
Dr Helen is determined to kick her addictions and dump her emotional baggage, while enjoying a few quiet months on the islands. Unfortunately things take a different turn, and her life is anything but quiet, as she seeks to discover whether a spate of recent deaths are accidental or not.
It’s a tale full of twists and turns that will keep you guessing to the very end. Whereas St Kilda Fever was a Cold War spy thriller, this new story has an equally gripping theme, all served up with bucketloads of humour.
If you’re even just thinking about visiting the Outer Hebrides – read these books!
Available in eBook and paperback formats.
Ron Moody
Don’t just dive straight in
As always, I was enjoying reading MMM until I read Nikki Bosworth’s article on page 75. The mention of cold water being beneficial for those suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome is outdated information that is specifically advised against now.
As a sufferer of myalgic encephalyits/chronic fatigue syndrome for almost 20 years, I am painfully aware that many treatments that are recommended in good faith by unqualified people can be actively harmful.
The cold water programme is one that I was warned against when I was diagnosed.
It may cause a temporary adrenaline surge that gives an illusion of wellbeing in the short-term; however, adrenaline surges are well recorded to actively cause harm to us. Specifically, an ME crash is more likely, which can mean long-term bed rest.
I accept that the article is mostly about her enjoyment of wild swimming (which I also once loved); however, I would advise that sufferers of chronic fatigue syndrome should seek the advice of their medical practitioner before diving in.
Rowena Magdan
Shake, rattle and its over to you
I’ve subscribed to MMM for a couple of years now and find it really useful. I particularly enjoy the technical section and that you don’t shy away from providing more sophisticated accounts of projects – including those involving electrics. But I’m also intrigued by the simple solutions to problems and improvements provided by readers.
An issue common to all motorhomers is that of preventing rattles when driving.
