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Passage of the Stork - A Special Book

21/6/2015

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Passage of the Stork: Delivering the SoulPassage of the Stork: Delivering the Soul by Madeleine Lenagh
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a special book, broad in its scope, subtle in its delivery and utterly gripping. The use of mythological characters, weaving in and out of the narrative like Shakespearian soothsayers is a masterstroke and I was soon turning the pages longing for the next rune (anyone who’s read the book will understand what I mean). Maddie’s story is told with breathtaking honesty and without a hint of self-indulgence and her relationship with her parents is particularly poignant. The narrative moves along at some pace, pausing now and then for reflection and then sweeping us forward to the next stage of what turns out to be an emotional and uplifting journey. A really clever, well-written and unforgettable book.

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Review of Passage of the Stork on Dutch News

10/6/2015

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"Passage of the Stork is Madeleine Lenagh’s story. Her memoir is an honest account of a woman who has faced personal struggles with strength and determination in an adopted homeland. Always seeking the truth, especially about her self, she faces struggles familiar to many expat women as they tackle relationships, parenthood and careers in the Netherlands.

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Turkey Street - Wit and Humour in Every Sentence

10/6/2015

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...a witty and dry sense of humour that works its way into every sentence and reading without giggling or laughing continuously is a definite impossibility.
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Read Madeleine Lenagh's Interview on Dutch News

4/6/2015

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‘The Dutch love making rules and regulations but they’re anarchists at heart’


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      • The Newcomer's Dictionary
      • Badass Abroad
      • #Living the Dream
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      • Life After My Saucepans
      • Living Elsewhere
      • What About Your Saucepans?
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      • Deconstructing Brazil
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      • The Legend of the Dancing Baobab Tree
      • Boudica's Daughters
      • A Family Just Like Mine
      • From Barcelona
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      • Meet Your Muse
      • Juicy Life
      • The ChrisLin Method
      • Les Signatures de BioGéométrie​
      • Méthode Adamski
      • De Regreso a un Futuro Para a Humanidad
      • Retour Vers un Avenir pour L'Humanité
      • #LivingTheDream
      • How to stand Up to Sexism
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      • This Messy Mobile Life
      • In Search of the Best Swedish Chokladbollar
      • Unpack
      • Benjamin's Bedtime Journey
      • O Futuro Iluminado Pelo Passado
      • Tracce di BioGeometria​
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      • The Millennial Money Masterplan
      • Here We Are
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      • Seasons of Wealth
      • Secrets of a Financial Adviser
      • Retire to the Life You Love
      • Now It's Clear The Career You Own
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      • The Twelve Days of Christmas Safari
      • Italy, a Romantic Journey
      • Postcards from the Ege
      • Going Local in Gran Canaria
      • Deconstructing Brazil
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      • The Legend of the Dancing Baobab Tree
      • The Twelve Days of Christmas Safari
      • Hanna and the Flying Carpet
      • Boudica's Daughters
      • A Family Just Like Mine
      • Benjamin's Bedtime Journey
      • What About Your Saucepans?
      • Hanna Och Den Flygande Mattan
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