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Jason Wood

    The Oceans Between Us: Inspired by heartbreaking true events, the riveting debut novel
    The Child On Platform One: Inspired by the children who escaped the Holocaust
    The Christmas Hat
    Youth Work
    The Lighthouse Sisters
    Starving for Survival
    • 2024

      The Kindness Fix

      How and Why We Must Build a More Compassionate Society

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      The book highlights the troubling state of societal compassion, emphasizing the harsh treatment of vulnerable populations amidst political division. It critiques the inadequacies of welfare systems, which frequently fall short and can lead to tragic outcomes for those in need. The exploration of these themes serves as a call to reflect on our humanity and the effectiveness of the support structures designed to assist the most vulnerable among us.

      The Kindness Fix
    • 2023

      "This succinct and insightful guide to reflective practice is designed for students and practitioners across a range of professions in the human services - social work, healthcare and related fields. The third edition covers the ways in which pandemic-induced remote working has affected opportunities for spontaneous group reflection. It also includes new content which looks at the significance of reflective practice for management and leadership and clearer links across reflective learning, personal growth and spirituality"--

      The Critically Reflective Practitioner
    • 2023

      Understanding the identity and history of those we support is vital. Setting out policies and procedures that encourage advocacy of individualised care for LGBTQ+ people with dementia, the goal is to encourage practices that help service users to feel understood, respected and well cared for.

      LGBTQ+ People and Dementia
    • 2022

      Starving for Survival

      One Man's Journey With Orthorexia

      • 186 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      4.6(17)Add rating

      Exploring the often-overlooked topic of male eating disorders, this book sheds light on the unique struggles men face regarding body image and food. Through personal anecdotes and insights, it challenges societal norms and stereotypes surrounding masculinity and mental health. The narrative aims to foster understanding and empathy, encouraging open conversations about these issues that affect many men silently.

      Starving for Survival
    • 2022

      A gripping, moving story of love, courage and sacrifice, inspired by real events, of two sisters in occupied Jersey during World War Two - one a nurse, who is transported to Germany, the other working for the island's resistance.

      The Lighthouse Sisters
    • 2021

      Twelve years ago, Amores Perros erupted in the cinemas across the world and announced the arrival of Mexican film-makers. The film-makers profiled in that book have now come of age and have made a decisive impact on the international cinema scene.

      The Faber Book of Mexican Cinema
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