{"product_id":"heather-robinsons-selected-works-heather-robinson-9781847479006","title":"Heather Robinson's Selected Works: Poetry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Heather Robinson is now 22, a gym instructor working in London. She has been involved in fundraising, sports events and mental health documentaries trying to create awareness about the mis-diagnosis currently in the NHS. Originally from Leeds she developed anorexia nervosa as a secondary illness to OCD. The conditions worked hand in hand for six years until finally she worked out her own strategies to repair the mental and physical damage done. She writes, is a keen poet, loves music, dance, sport, running, clubbing, outdoor pursuits and socialising. One day she hopes to open a sports clinic for addictions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Extract\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003e RUNNING IN THE RAIN \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Starting light which cools my skin. \u003cbr\u003e My clothes now tight that soothe within.\u003cbr\u003e Seeming hydrated, energy inflated, \u003cbr\u003e Faster rhythm the pure has created. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Dripping, soaked, sodden but pure, \u003cbr\u003e Health in my skin much improved I'm sure.\u003cbr\u003e The big smoke is no equal match\u003cbr\u003e to nature's promise of an oasis and fresh catch. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Rain clears the tears which have\u003cbr\u003e built up over the years.\u003cbr\u003e Satisfied, my head is empty, \u003cbr\u003e Running in the rain, do it, be free. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e PARANOIA \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Zombie nation, my creation.\u003cbr\u003e Demons await me at the station.\u003cbr\u003e Eyes are wide, heading my way, \u003cbr\u003e Buzzing, fuzzing, but not hearing what they say.\u003cbr\u003e Turn around, running silent, \u003cbr\u003e tongues are bitter and expressions violent.\u003cbr\u003e Is it the smoke?\u003cbr\u003e Was it the pills?\u003cbr\u003e Speed, weed and even chemical\u003cbr\u003e All left me with very little thrill.\u003cbr\u003e This is now, but do you know what hurts?\u003cbr\u003e Knowing about the greener grass \u003cbr\u003e and not being able to reverse.\u003cbr\u003e 2.4 children, mortgage and paid leave;\u003cbr\u003e why am I not in that world? \u003cbr\u003e Why did I deceive? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Heather Robinson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1847479006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781847479006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Chipmunka Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/18\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 100\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.26lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.24d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heather Robinson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48440072306943,"sku":"9781847479006","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c2dc1145-3371-4251-ad3d-5731e6d1205f.jpg?v=1777180264","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/heather-robinsons-selected-works-heather-robinson-9781847479006","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}