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Typically Gillian
Typically Gillian
Typically Gillian
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The spark, from a damaged brain, ignited a passionate entry into a world of words, Gillian Firths first novel Gillian Mk2 made impact.

Nicky Rogers, editor Mobilise Magazine: book that moves you so much will be in your thoughts for the rest of your life.

Her first book is a triumph, the language is expressive and emotional, and it transcends normal boundaries, akin to a rollercoaster. One moment the reader laughs tears, she rolls a cigarette that looks like a Havana and a tampon crossed in the hospital, it also resembles a joint. Then you cry in pain, the disbelief and the frustration, as the strong young woman becomes a victim of circumstances. But read on she will have a giggle around the corner.

Typically Gillian, a continuation of this journey, requested by followers, she lives alone with help. Her disability is an issue but Gillian carries on, tackling routines of normality, the brave determination is inspirational, her parents and brother are irreplaceable, the harrowing but hilarious recounts of Gillians exploits are memorable. Gillian brings reality to life and is adamant that she is not special, but she is and readers are right everyone should read these books.
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Release dateNov 19, 2013
ISBN9781491881095
Typically Gillian
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Gillian Firth

It was going too well, brilliant job, new marriage, and sunny-money with choices, then it all went horribly wrong. Six quiet weeks later, I Gillian Mk2 woke up, and the ‘second life’ began. My mum was present at this birth too, she swears I heard her wailing ‘your brother too’ (he might deny this). I had regressed to new-born mentality, vocally displaying extremes in temperament; medical minds make educated noises but can only guess. The doctors said ‘two years’ the cleaner told mum ‘she be okay, just a leedle thing wrong’. Just saying. A Pathetic husband ‘found someone else’ so, alone with a second-hand computer the cathartic book happened by chance. Readers stop me or write ‘I’ve got a Pathetic at home’, tell me they ‘had no idea’ what was wrong with me, and then recount the incident that made them laugh. So writing became a main focus, in need of direction, my circumstances influence a style of narration that is easier than walking, and people get something from a collection of words. TBI victims, their families, carers and friends understand. It can happen to anybody. The readers’ comments remain my spur, and there were too many to be patronising.

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