No Names on Chairs - Couverture souple

Gabriel, Anna

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1843863286 ISBN 13 : 9781843863281

Editeur : Vanguard Press, 2007

Synopsis

Unusual book

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This highly entertaining true to life story of a career in social care, spans four decades and provides a fascinating insight into the difficulties and rewards of working in this demanding environment. Desperate to escape from her violent stepfather and tempted by the offer of free accommodation, single mum Anna Gabriel took a job at a settlement for youngsters with learning disabilities. So began her entry into the varied and all too often shadowy world of the social worker. No Names On Chairs is a roller coaster ride behind the closed doors of residential homes and social work departments. Anna comes face to face with neglect, racism, child abuse, blackmail, even kidnap and murder, as well as inspiring examples of good practice and selfless devotion to the welfare of others. When personal tragedy strikes, all Anna can do is immerse herself in her work. But then came a chance encounter in a library and, for better or worse, her life changed forever.

Biographie de l'auteur

One time social worker and sometime hippy market stallholder, the real life Anna Gabriel is now a full-time writer. She and her husband divide their time between a cottage on the edge of the Brecon Beacons and Venice.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Vanguard Press
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1843863286
• ISBN 13: 9781843863281
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 408
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible