Diary of a Parent Trainer

Last night I went to my East Kilbride book club and had a lovely evening. I was quite tired and had intended to leave early but I ended up staying on. The book was The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton. It held my interest and I enjoyed it, even though I found some of it a bit far-fetched. We had a good discussion about it and Maria made us a lovely supper of chili con carne. As usual there was some chat about my former workplace - plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose! I enjoyed my years there and I certainly learned a lot - but I love where I am now!
While I was at book club I was however missing a more important book event - Jennifer's book launch in Thame. This is Jennifer's first published book: Diary of a Parent Trainer.

And it is excellent. I was lucky enough to read it as a manuscript and as soon as I did I just knew that it would get published. Although I'm sad that I couldn't get down to Oxfordshire and back for the evening during the working week I'm so happy for her. Meanwhile I have bought some copies of the book, which arrived today. I found the dedication very moving "For my beautiful Mum with love and thanks xxx". I'm so glad that Mum knew before she died that Jennifer's book was going to be published; she was so pleased and proud. And as for having the book dedicated to her - she would say she was "thrilled to bits!" I miss her. And I am so pleased and proud of Jennifer.
Off to bed to read Diary of a Parent Trainer again.