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Synopsis
In May 2020, Catherine Hannah’s drive to work ended in a broken neck, brain injury and PTSD.
Facing the loss of her career, relationships and self identity, Catherine began to examine her fluctuating emotions through the filter of poetry. Left in diary form, the result is a chronological exploration of her changing attitudes towards her diagnoses and her new life. The poetry is complimented by a series of personal photographs.
Those struggling with the impacts of road trauma may relate to Catherine’s response to rehabilitation, legal proceedings and the return to driving; whilst those shouldering trauma of any kind may be familiar with the fear, anger and resentment she encounters. This poetry collection reaches beyond the pain into the little victories and the love that can be found in the lonliest of places. There is hope.
You are not alone.
Formats
Also available on Kindle EBook here.
Reviews
“A beautifully written diary of how our lives are suddenly changed after being injured in a crash… 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
“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… being a three-time stroke sufferer, I personally liked her poem “Invisible”. My verdict? I cannot recommend this title highly enough”.
-Ivor Steven, writer for Coffee House Writers Magazine and author of Tullawalla and Perceptions.
“I read The Ballad of the Bunny in one sitting… It was so many things: Honest, heartfelt, painful, hopeful, educational, touching and difficult… These poems inspire empathy. They are real and raw. I know poetry is a hard sell, but these are words inspired by real life that need to be read and felt. Thanks Catherine for sharing your heart and soul with us”.
-Mikayla Rogers, author of Through a Different Lens.
Amazon 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”.
“…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”.
Some of the photographs featured alongside poems.
Purchase Options
Click here to purchase directly from the author at the Catherine Hannah Poetry Shop. Currently, shipping is only availabe within Australia, the United Kingdom, USA and Canada. But fear ye not! The Ballad of the Bunny and Other Poems: The Diary of a Car Crash and Beyond is also available on Amazon worldwide as well as other online bookstores.
The current state of the publishing industry worldwide -along with my growing experience as a self published author- has had a direct influence on how you, the reader, can purchase my books. See here for a blog post on this independent author’s foray into an already saturated market: Is Amazon the only online store for book lovers?
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