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Her writing invites readers into richly imagined worlds and personal reflections, blending warmth with insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether exploring adventurous tales or delving into intimate life experiences, Barbara Else’s works offer a seamless journey through themes of resilience, creativity, and the humour found in everyday moments.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"laughing-at-the-dark-by-barbara-else-9780143777618","title":"Laughing at the Dark","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'My own first memory is the cupboard door, and laughing, erupting with laughter' – a memoir about finding an identity, a voice and laughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the best-selling and acclaimed author Barbara Else, \u003cem\u003eLaughing at the Dark\u003c\/em\u003e is a funny, moving memoir about how she rebelled against being a 'good girl'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy the time she was in her forties, Barbara was married to a globally recognised academic physician and had two beautiful teenage daughters. 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