Two sisters, two nuclear power stations, one child caught in the middle... When Helen, a self-taught prepper and single mother, leaves her young son Jack with her sister for a few days so she can visit Chernobyl's Exclusion Zone, they both know the situation will be tense. And Jack isn't like other five- year olds...
Set over a transformative summer, the narrative intertwines a personal health crisis with an exploration of energy production in North Wales and Anglesey. Through the lens of her diagnosis with an illness that drains her energy, Philippa Holloway delves into various energy sources, including Solar, Wind, Tidal, Nuclear, and Fossil Fuels. The attempt to conquer rock climbing serves as a backdrop for this insightful examination, blending personal struggle with broader environmental themes.
Exploring the surreal and unsettling moments of everyday life, this collection of short stories delves into the impact of bizarre occurrences, such as dead birds falling from the sky and an octopus washed ashore. Each narrative unveils how these disruptions shape the characters' realities, revealing their vulnerabilities and resilience in the face of the extraordinary. Philippa Holloway's writing invites readers to reflect on the unpredictable nature of existence and the hidden stories behind seemingly trivial events.