Rachel Brown – författare

This book, based upon a series of psychological research studies, examines Sierra Leone as a case study of a constructivist and narrative perspective on psychological responses to warfare, telling the stories of a range of survivors of the civil war. The authors explore previous research on psychological responses to warfare while providing background information on the Sierra Leone civil war and its context.

Chapters consider particular groups of survivors, including former child soldiers, as well as amputee footballers, mental health service users and providers, and refugees. Implications of the themes emerging from this research are considered with respect to how new understandings can inform current models of trauma and work with its survivors. Amongst the issues concerned will be post-traumatic stress and post-traumatic growth; resilience; mental health service provision; perpetration of atrocities; and forgiveness. The book also provides a critical consideration of the appropriateness of the use of Western concepts and methods in an African context.

Drawing upon psychological theory and rich narrative research, Trauma, Survival and Resilience in War Zones will appeal to researchers and academics in the field of clinical psychology, as well as those studying post-war conflict zones.

This book, based upon a series of psychological research studies, examines Sierra Leone as a case study of a constructivist and narrative perspective on psychological responses to warfare, telling the stories of a range of survivors of the civil war. The authors explore previous research on psychological responses to warfare while providing background information on the Sierra Leone civil war and its context.

Chapters consider particular groups of survivors, including former child soldiers, as well as amputee footballers, mental health service users and providers, and refugees. Implications of the themes emerging from this research are considered with respect to how new understandings can inform current models of trauma and work with its survivors. Amongst the issues concerned will be post-traumatic stress and post-traumatic growth; resilience; mental health service provision; perpetration of atrocities; and forgiveness. The book also provides a critical consideration of the appropriateness of the use of Western concepts and methods in an African context.

Drawing upon psychological theory and rich narrative research, Trauma, Survival and Resilience in War Zones will appeal to researchers and academics in the field of clinical psychology, as well as those studying post-war conflict zones.

Roberto is the youngest of four brothers in the Glotiss Castle. With nothing to his name but a dowry from his father, he is imprisoned in the castle until he turns of age. After yet another argument with his father, he finds himself running from his home towards an archery tournament. He jumps at any chance to lose an arrow. But this tournament will permanently tie him down from any future plans he has, as he is now betrothed to Canterton Castle’s Lady.

Marieanne didn’t like the thought of being forced to marry, but what intrigued not just her, but her parents as well, was that the winner of her hand was a lowly woodsman who had saved her once before. Life becomes complicated when Roberto discovers an old enemy of the Brotherhood, a disbanded group of boys from his childhood.

When Marieanne is captured, Roberto rushes to save her. But when he goes for help, he finds his enemy is ready for him. Marieanne is aghast from the reports of her betrothed’s death. But then the Red Snakes come for her once again, and she is taken from the safety of Canterton. The Red Snakes take over the Glotiss Castle and force Marieanne to marry the general of the force and Roberto’s enemy.

Will Marieanne do as she is told and marry the Snake, or will she find a way to escape? Will Roberto survive in order to find and rescue his betrothed again? Or will Marieanne lose Roberto and succumb to the general’s marriage and his rule over Glotiss? Find out in this fictional story based off the adventure of Robinhood.

They called him a beast...

...but all he needed was a beauty.

As a French Duke Archille also longs for another home. England is the home of several brothers from his childhood. But he has a problem, his burn scars seem to always bring around those memories. After deciding to build his manor in England he finds another setback. He can''t understand English. Until he runs into a rather fine lady. She helps him find his way around but seems to be in her own type of trouble. Being forced to marry the town hunter who is also a Red Snake.

Bellini finds herself in the services of Duke Archille since she can understand French. She becomes his personal translator. But she finds he is not the nicest man in the world. He tends to get angry and throw things about. But when he finally lightens up, she finds her heart cannot deny the bond they share. When his parents show, they are displeased with the bond and scare Bellini. She runs but makes a mistake striking her brother. He turns on her, but her other brother is killed trying to defend her, and the blame is on Archille as he shows up at the wrong time.

Will there be enough evidence to prove Archille innocent? Can Archille calm his anger towards his past enough to see the lady trying to save his life? Will his parents finally see her as he does? Or will Bellini lose Archille and become married to the Red Snake from Archille''s past? Find out is this exciting retold fantasy of Beauty and the Beast.