Ginger and Me: The debut novel from the winner of the Primadonna Prize

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This is a very impressive debut, I absolutely devoured Ginger and Me. I was mesmerised by it, I was well and truly in Elissa Soave’s story telling grip and I had to know how things were going to end up for Wendy. She’s a character that you take into your heart – she’s a bit of an odd ball, she’s quirky and doesn’t always understand social situations. She loves writing and her admiration of author, Diane Weston, becomes a beacon for her. Her path crosses with Ginger, a troubled fifteen year old. The two strike up a fierce friendship and Ginger starts to lean on Wendy, needing her and resenting Wendy’s adoration of Diane. Because ginger may impact blood sugar levels, those taking medications to lower their levels may also want to consult with their healthcare provider before taking supplements ( 35).

There are plenty of ways to add ginger and turmeric to your diet to enjoy the many health benefits each has to offer. I absolutely loved this book! What a brilliant debut novel. I keep seeing so many people asking for recommendations along the Eleanor Oliphant lines, well meet Wendy. Ginger has also been shown to decrease chronic pain associated with arthritis, along with several other conditions ( 16). Wendy is intelligent, witty and genuine and doesn’t even know it, making her all the more convincing. Ginger, or Zingiber officinale, originated in Southeast Asia and has long been used as a natural remedy for various health conditions.I adored meeting her – so much so that I gulped down Ginger And Me in one sitting because I simply had to know what had happened to her. Great initial premise set up with likeable characters. Our protagonist has the personality of someone on the autistic spectrum although this is never explicitly stated in that she not only doesn't understand the social cues and social situations around her, but simply doesn't even recognise them to begin with. The first time I went in after was a bit awkward. The ladies knew Mum had died and felt they had to say something but I couldn’t talk about it – another issue according to Saanvi. After one of them said, ‘So sorry to hear about your mum,’ I looked past her into the chilled cabinet and said, ‘A steak pie please. Saanvi came to see me every Wednesday because it’s impor- tant to establish a routine. That’s one of the first things she told me. She said to start small, and I did find that small things became important, ways of eating up the hours till the day was over, then the week, and then a month had passed.

One issue I have with Wendy’s naivety was when her social worker came out to visit and asked her about ‘self-love’. No one uses that word, I believe the word you’re looking for is self-care. Self-love can be very misleading. But you do not talk about that kind of thing with the social worker so it made me wonder how naive can a person be? Or to follow and do things a younger person tells you do? Muscle Relaxation: Epsom salts are known to promote muscle relaxation and reduce muscle soreness and tension. The magnesium in Epsom salts is absorbed through the skin, which can help relax muscles and alleviate discomfort. Ginger and me were best friends that summer, she was the first best friend I'd ever had. I wish we could have stayed that way forever."

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Wow, this book is both insightful and heartbreaking at the same time! The story is told through the eyes of 19 year old Wendy from jail but, initially, she doesnt elaborate on what has happened, other than to say it is not her fault. She then goes on to describes the series of events that lead up to this point. The friendship between Wendy and Ginger is strange as they have little in common, apart from being lonely. Wendy seems to mother Ginger and take her under her wing, buying her food and even a warm coat on a day out to the beach. It is unclear whether Ginger genuinely likes Wendy or is just using her to have somewhere to stay. Equally it is hard to tell whether Wendy likes the teenager or is just friends with her so that she can keep her social worker happy. I think it’s the allusion and suggestion rather than graphic detail that makes Ginger And Me such a touching and engrossing read.

Turmeric, also known as Curcuma longa, belongs to the same family of plants and is often used as a spice in Indian cooking. Be sure to consult with a healthcare provider before supplementing and decrease your dosage if you notice any side effects. SummaryWendy is nineteen and living alone. All she wants is to drive the 255 bus around Uddingston with her regulars on board, remember to buy milk when it runs out and to just be ok. After her mum passed away, there’s no one to remind Wendy to eat, what to do each day and most importantly to love herself.