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My Life by Avis Hunter
The writer tells of her search for family and friends after fifty years of living in institutions and foster homes. A thoughtful and moving story.
Thrills, Spills and Success by Robert Jones?
A compelling story which takes us from an institutional upbringing to life in the community with a flat, a job and finally a trip to Alaska as part of the Special Olympic ski team
A Cat Called Tim
Cats' Story by Avis Hunter
(with illustrations by Adrian Bryan, Margaret Freeman, Andrew Keogh and Grace Rosenbrock)
Avis has always loved cats. Her two children's books reflect her lifelong affection for her furry friends.
The Madonna in the Suitcase by Huberta Hellendoorn
A mother's heart warming tribute to her daughter.
Miriam is the firstborn child of Dutch immigrant parents and this story beautifully describes the joys and sorrows of raising a child with special needs in a new country. Miriam's artistic talent is recognised while she is still at school and this story celebrates Miriam and her art.
A beautiful book.
Remembrance: Songs and Stories from Seacliff, Orokanui and Cherry Farm
Often the stories which come out of institutions are stories of hardship deprivation.
This CD, produced with the assistance of Connections Education and Development Centre is a reminder that the human spirit has a wonderful way of finding joy in fun and friendship even when things are tough.
Produced by people who got together over a periods of two years to remember some of "the things we got up to" this CD is guaranteed to lift the spirits.