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Helen’s Reader Story – “I owe my life to that group and Shared Reading.”
I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and…
Stuart’s Reader Story – “It’s helped me be happy”
Stuart has been attending Shared Reading groups in West London for over 10 years, here he talks about the effects…
‘You’re digging deep into yourself’- Camilla’s Reader Story
This Reader Story was collected and written by Fiona Magee. 'George’s voice became deeper… “Guys like us, that work on ranches,…
‘I am learning: I can compare what is happening in the book to my own culture’ – Nisha’s Reader Story
This Reader Story was collected and written by Fiona Magee. "Tell about the house, George," Lennie begged. "Sure, we'd…
“All you have to bring is yourself” – Tassie’s Reader Story
This Reader Story was collected and written by Fiona Magee. Tassie was part of a Shared Reading group that took place…
Yvonne’s Story: “It’s like a therapy for your mind. It relaxes your mind to have something different to think about.”
Yvonne moved to England from Jamaica in the 1970s and worked as a nurse for many years. She joined a telephone Shared Reading group…
“I wasn’t expecting to feel moved by a poem” – Patricia’s Reader Story
This Reader Story was collected and written by Fiona Magee. Patricia is a Shared Reading group member who attended a…
“This is something real that we all believe in.” – Jane’s Story
This Reader Story was collected and written by Fiona Magee. Jane is a volunteer Reader Leader and Shared Reading group…
Carrina’s Story: “it’s different, personal and wonderful all at the same time.”
Carrina has been volunteering with The Reader since 2019. She lives in London and has been helping out on our…
“It Has Become My One Opening To The World” – Peter’s Story
Peter has been attending a Shared Reading group in his local library for two years. Here is what he says…
‘It’s Good To Have Something Which Means Something To Me’ – Callam’s Story
Callam was recommended to try shared reading by his occupational therapist. He has attended the group for almost a year…
‘I can honestly say my mental health has improved more from this than all the medical assistance put together.’
Damien has been reading with us on the Wirral for more than a decade. Here he tells us why. The…
