This is the first book in a series about the adventures of Rag Doll. Written in 2008, it describes symptoms leading up to a stroke, the comedy of hospital life and eventual recovery. Since that time, much has improved with the diagnosis and treatment of stroke victims. Immediate response to the first signs has meant more people survive the crippling effects of brain damage from having a stroke. Rag dolls were given to children at Christmas. I had my stroke at Christmas. I am the Rag Doll.

This is the third book in the series about the adventures of Rag Doll. Coming to terms with the effects of having a stroke and the onset of old age, Rag Doll faces more challenges. The comedy continues with settling into a new luxury retirement community and brushes with the medical fraternity.

This is the second book in a series about the Adventures of Rag Doll, written in 2009. It is a sequel to Rag Doll for Christmas and describes the comedy of hospital life, recovering from two strokes and eventual implantation of a heart defibrillator. Since writing this book there have been great advances in the treatment of arrythmia and the welfare of elderly patients in hospitals. Rag dolls were given to children as presents at Christmas and, after the effects of a stroke, Ange likened h...

This is a brief history of my life, woven around Christmas and our family’s love of partying, decking the halls, and feasting. Although in recent years the idea of Christmas has become associated with largess, I have always loved the lead-up to the event, the aromas, and the feeling of expectation that the Season brings. The fairy lights, music, and joy combine to make this season like no other. Any excuse for a party!

This is a brief history of my life, woven around Christmas and our family’s love of partying, decking the halls, and feasting. Although in recent years the idea of Christmas has become associated with largess, I have always loved the lead-up to the event, the aromas, and the feeling of expectation that the Season brings. The fairy lights, music, and joy combine to make this season like no other. Any excuse for a party!