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    A Van of One's Own: A Winter Sojourn
    A Van of One's Own: A Winter Sojourn
    A Van of One's Own: A Winter Sojourn
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    A Van of One's Own: A Winter Sojourn

    Written by Biddy Wells

    Narrated by Janine Cooper-Marshall

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    In her debut memoir A Van of One's Own, Biddy Wells tells the story of how, propelled by a thirst for peace and quiet, for a modest adventure and, perhaps, for freedom, she left for Portugal on her own, with only her old campervan, Myfanwy, and her GPS, Tanya, for company. Having left just about everything behind, her solo trip forces her to face her fears, her past, and herself. The road provides the perfect canvas to connect the dots between a past breakdown and her present need for freedom, as she reflects on her own life, her relationship, her family and the world around her - to see whether her life still has room for her in it. As she meets wise and not-so-wise people, members of the campervan community and friendly locals, her outlook on life begins to shift, and a chance meeting in a bar leads to the person who will put her on the right track. But will she go back home, to Wales? And what is the meaning of 'home?'
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherW. F. Howes Ltd.
    Release dateAug 9, 2018
    ISBN9781528819237
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    Biddy Wells

    Biddy Wells grew up in south Wales and has been a writer all her life. She has a long-standing interest in folk music and has written scores of songs, many of which have been recorded in various musical ensembles. A decade ago she began writing prose, describing the life she saw around her through her particular lens. Her journey to Portugal marked the first time that her journal became a close and essential companion. She has a son and a daughter and currently lives in west Wales with her partner. A Van of One's Own is her first book.

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