Betty Hughes
In her late forties Betty Hughes was utterly frustrated by the sheer meaninglessness of life. She was a workaholic: this provided her with a goal and a channel for her energy but her emotional life was a chaotic disaster. She seemed to be controlled and manipulated by deeply laid patterns that had no cohesion. She seemed to have no say whatsoever in regard to my feelings and responses, and, however hard she tried, genuinely meaningful experiences and relationships eluded me. This book started...See more
In her late forties Betty Hughes was utterly frustrated by the sheer meaninglessness of life. She was a workaholic: this provided her with a goal and a channel for her energy but her emotional life was a chaotic disaster. She seemed to be controlled and manipulated by deeply laid patterns that had no cohesion. She seemed to have no say whatsoever in regard to my feelings and responses, and, however hard she tried, genuinely meaningful experiences and relationships eluded me. This book started out as a therapeutic exercise that kept pace with her personal journey. Each time she faced a blank wall in her therapeutic endeavour the manuscript was flung aside: all meaning, purpose and relevance disappeared. She was back in a state of doom and gloom: her past was irredeemable, her conflicts irreconcilable, there was no energy in the project and no prospect of any rekindling of desire to continue with the task. This blockade always had a 'for ever' element to it that completely wiped out any hope of a meaningful outcome. Yet, there was always a very stubborn, relentless, tenacious child self who refused to be put down or defeated. This is her story - the story of her triumphant journey. See less
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Betty Hughes book reviews
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Barbecuing the Weber covered way.
THE THRILL OF THE GRILL!
Written in the early 70s, this book is still a treasure for anybody who wants to be known for his or her skill on the grill. Although it features the Weber covered grill, the recipes work well on any ... Read More
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Porthmadog ships
Forgotten Past
by Hefin84, Apr 3, 2007
Porthmadog Ships as the title suggests tells the story of this little town that rose from the sea to become one of the most productive slate shipping ports in the world. Aled Eames a Welsh maritime ... Read More