I am delighted to be able to share such positive reviews of The Ballad of the Bunny and Other Poems: The Diary of a Car Crash and Beyond. Here’s what readers, organisations and professionals have to say.
industry reviews:
“A beautifully written diary of how our lives are suddenly changed after being injured in a crash. I found myself emotionally attached to her journey as every sentence paints a vivid image in the reader’s mind and I want to read it again. Whether you’re on your own recovery path or supporting someone through theirs, this poetry is a beacon of hope and resilience. I would highly recommend”!
-S. Dawne McKay, founder of the Crash Support Network.
“The Ballad of the Bunny is an inspiring and powerful account of Catherine’s challenges and triumphs as she navigates the complexities and processes of life after a serious crash. This book provides hope to many in similar situations and serves as a valuable resource for carers and services working with people in similar circumstances. Through Catherine’s poetry, readers gain a profound understanding of the strength and support needed during the healing journey. Hearing Catherine read her work was a deeply moving and powerful experience, highlighting the transformative power of writing in her recovery”.
-Chris Harrison, Amber Community: Road Incident Support & Education
“I have just finished reading Catherine Hannah’s enthralling poetry book/story, The Ballad of the Bunny and other Poems: The Diary of a Car Crash and Beyond. I like to listen to music while I am writing. And ironically, I am playing Snow Patrol’s song Chasing Cars as I begin to write this review, but Catherine’s book of poetry is not a love story.
Catherine’s poetry book/story is a compelling and thoroughly readable chronicle of her car smash. Her intriguing journey took me through her physical and mental recovery beyond the crash. Throughout the book, her poems are superbly formatted in a manner that charmingly enticed me to discover what happens next. I was never disappointed. Her uncomplicated language takes us through a manifold of multilayered emotions. There are moments of touching despair that made me cry, which were pleasantly dispersed with delicate humour, like that of her delightful Bunny stories. Being a three-time stroke sufferer, I personally liked her poem “Invisible”.
My verdict? I cannot recommend this title highly enough. Catherine’s poetic voice and narrative skill combine to transport the reader to a place beyond the spectrum of our everyday worries, doubts, and fears”.
-Ivor Steven, writer for Coffee House Writers Magazine and author of Tullawalla and Perceptions.
reader reviews:
“I bought this for myself but the theme of recovery is one that speaks volumes for many people. I plan to gift this to a few people in my life. Beautifully written and unique- I highly recommend it”.
– Amazon.com review
“…bought as a loved one has been through a similar experience, and feel it’s given me a better understanding of the kind of feelings and frustrations that they may have felt during their recovery…”.
“This really enlightened me on how car crash victims deal with their experiences and hit home how life changing 1 second can be..”.
“…The poetry is easy to understand, and she describes the disbelief, the fear, the anguish, the anger, and finally how she turns the corner on it all. It brought a lump to my throat on many occasions, and found it poignant and inspirational”.
“A compelling and likeable read, very honest and enlightening. Must surely help others who are going through similar tough times”.
–Amazon.co.uk reviews
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