The Manse
“Being very feminine and naturally pretty (so pretty that others lose their reason) isn’t every woman’s
good fortune. For those who do possess those charms, life can bring some powerful, often unexpected experiences. They may encounter events which affect them in a way that others never experience. However, this may not always feel advantageous.”
Maria is a beautiful woman, but her looks have not brought her happiness.
“Women who possess true beauty may find themselves bullied because of it. The root cause is often jealousy, and an insecure partner, or friend, or colleague will seek to gain control. In a relationship, a pretty woman may be perceived as weak; however, an apparent softness coupled with an adorable appearance doesn’t guarantee that she is easily led, and those who try to act on their assumptions may find themselves confounded by her strength of character. They respond angrily, when they realise their mistake.”
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Extortion: The Whirlwind
The effects of childhood experiences can last a lifetime. Memories may seem buried or even lost, but can recur when the attitudes and behaviour of others are similar to the past. These may trigger the same responses we had as children, making us feel just as uncertain and confused as before.
When Sarah was a child, she was often upset by her parents and older twin sisters. As an adult, the same feelings still affect her. When she receives a letter and a document from her sister Mary, she becomes alarmed. Having the support of her twin sister Kathy, Mary may not realise how manipulative she is being.
Each of the sisters are mourning the passing of their beloved younger brother, but Sarah is now forced to respond to the twins’ demands. She looks for honesty in herself and her sisters. In careful analysis, she tries to respond fairly, but knows in her heart that they are not similarly thoughtful.
As a counsellor, Sarah has the training needed to deal with her sisters, but she keeps studying to find more answers to her family issues. Her persistence pays off, especially with the support of friends and a learned professor who advises and praises her. Sarah is now able to move forward, cope with her grief, and honour her lost brother in the proper way.
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No Medals for M.E.
Whether you are an M.E. (myalgic encephalomyelitis) sufferer or someone with an interest in the condition, you will find this book enlightening. It is an honest account of the author’s experiences during her illness and the difficulties that often arose unexpectedly.
Lisette Skeet describes her collapse and the ensuing battle to be well, including a gentle but often painful examination of the way a victim of the condition may be perceived by others.
M.E. is a contentious illness that is often compared to chronic fatigue syndrome. It can lead to debilitating fatigue, painful muscles and joints as well as other symptoms, but years on from being identified it remains the subject of argument.
The author offers a frank explanation of her recovery, not as a self-help guide but as a fascinating story that could lead to your own personal reflection and new ideas about health. Suspend disbelief until you reach the end; then decide if this path could work for others.
A Very Inappropriate Affair
The two tales in A Very Inappropriate Affair are about relationships. They address romantic pairings where there is an age difference, and where outsiders might question the suitability or common sense of the relationships.
The behaviour of both stories’ central characters – Marisa and Honey – is linked with perceptions they formed during childhood as a result of weak parenting. Will the women make the right decisions in love?
Marisa is significantly older than Jack, but believes they are soul mates. Honey is younger than Archie, and she falls for his charm. With this common thread, the characters find themselves drawn into romantic attachments, even though they should probably not engage at all.
Marisa has a perfect partner, Piers, just waiting to give her all his time and attention. Instead, she is irresistibly drawn to the younger, more passionate Jack.
Honey was happy as an independent woman before she formed a friendship, and then a romantic attachment with Archie. Full of charm, his sense of fun masks a heavy emotional burden.
Says author Lisette Skeet, “I examine the ways in which childhood experiences and upbringing affect adult behaviour.” In A Very Inappropriate Affair, “Marisa was affected by her loneliness as a child, and her parents’ failure to give her moral guidelines and parameters for her life, and Honey was affected by her mother’s inability to protect her fully.”
Turquoise Dolphins : A Story for School Day Rebels
Scoot stared ahead, watching the sea. At the same time, he reflected on all the things he saw in and around the reef. The dog, sitting with its head under his chin, was a perfect companion. “Brownie”, Scoot thought, would be a good name for such a dog. They had shared a lovely day but, to make it perfect, he wanted to watch turquoise dolphins play. He switched the motor off and let the boat slow down.
A shining movement caught his attention, and there they were! Three sleek and beautiful dolphins came leaping alongside the little craft. Perfectly matching one another’s great, curving jumps, glistening with water, they were vigorous and wonderful.
No Magic for ME
I was in my early thirties when I fell ill with myalgic encephalomyelitis. It’s extraordinary that one of my main pointers to recovery came in a leaflet from the ME Association, where it acknowledged that while there is no known medical cure, the patients who make the best recovery have paid attention to their diet! 
Since then, over thirty years ago, I got better relatively fast. However, the ME Association has become a far bigger concern, since it still insists there is no cure for the condition. It produces a quarterly magazine full of information, but still promises no way to get better.
I relate my own experiences, discussing how hard it has been to be with those who are unable to comprehend my long illness, which lasted between two and three years before I achieved wellness independently of the medical profession.
There were many months when I had no idea what my condition was, and I was confused. Even after diagnosis, I remained ill, getting worse until I could hardly walk. Then a gift arrived from an auntie. It was a bundle of books, some of which were about good nutrition.
Information from the ME Association fell into place. I devised a better diet, took care of myself, and began to recover. I struggled with the recovery process and kept on researching. I learned the value of vitamins and an important process related to repetitive eating.
I was able to return to activities such as swimming and horse riding, but most wonderful of all, I could care for my two small sons without needing help.
About the Author
Lisette Skeet has lived her entire life in Essex, England. She hopes this book may help others devise the nutritional approach to illness that she discovered.