André Rostant has written a brilliant, witty debut novella on life as Big Issue vendor. It combines gritty realism, colourful characters, humour and with an important message about the role of luck in our lives.
The Muffin Man
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Scarlett Murray
Centring you
What strikes me is how impersonal our New Year’s resolutions are. If almost half of us have the same resolutions, then they say little about us as individuals. No wonder I have failed to stick to many resolutions, they are not mine, I haven’t thought of them myself, they lack any true Scarlett flair.
Sitting Pretty
Sitting Pretty is one of the most articulate reads on disability. There is so much that I have not mentioned here, including how expensive it is to be disabled and the perils of trying to find accessible housing.
Quiet
I was about thirteen when I first read Quiet. Back then, I fantasised about outgrowing my introversion. One day, I won’t find small talk awkward. One day, I’ll have lots of friends rather than a cherished few.
Scarlett Murray
