Getting Better

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Marie writes with emotion about her remarkable journey from a stay-at-home single mum, stuck in the benefit trap, to studying for a diploma in Adult Nursing at University. Beginning with very poor literacy skills, Marie’s desire to improve herself is driven by the desperate wish to give her children a better start in life. Winner of a Helena Kennedy Foundation Award for overcoming significant barriers to continue her education, Marie’s story is inspiring. Getting Better is a beginner reader for adult learners.

Additional Information

Author : Marie McNamara
Reading Level : 2 - Easy Beginner Reader
Series : All other
Topic : Biographical
Topic : Inspiring
Topic : Life
Topic : Literacy
Publisher : Gatehouse Books
ISBN : 9781842310267

Customer Reviews

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I connected with Marie

I think this book is suitable for anyone who has problems with reading and writing. I felt that I connected with Marie as I myself have started the same journey. It was nice to find at the end of the book that Marie is a real person and is now studying to become a nurse.

A fantastic book

A fantastic book that offers encouragement to anyone who is trying to improve their life.

Dazzled by Marie's story

I was caught up in and dazzled by Marie's story. It is truly an inspirational one and, having learned of her incredible life journey, I know that she will be a real credit and welcome addition to our nursing profession.

Inspiring account

Marie voices the hopes and ambitions of thousands of people in her inspiring account of how she has succeeded against the odds.