books
It’s been a busy few weeks. Not only has my client, Simone Costa Eriksson’s book Moving Abroad been released but Natalie Tollenaere’s book The Art of Possibilities/L’art des Possibles has been published – in TWO languages. This is a first for me, to publish two versions at the same time. And it was a joy to resurrrect my French degree for the purpose. I met Natalie at Families in Global Transition two years ago and was impressed back then with the way she was combining being an artist and art therapist with coaching. These books are the result of her unique perspective and filled me with inspiration while I worked on them.
On September 11th 2009, less than six months ago, Natalie wrote to me:
“Between other things, as we chatted at FIGT in 2008, you told me: “if you have a book in your mind, write it.” “Yes you can,” you insisted (That was long before Obama). I looked at you knowing that you definitely didn’t know who I was to tell me something so absurd.
Do I have to blame you or to thank you? I’m not sure today.”
I too know how much doubt can creep into the mind of a nearly-author. I am delighted that in such a short space of time Natalie created her ‘twins’. It was an honour to be their midwife. Next week, at FIGT, once more, I shall be able to congratulate you in person.
Congratulations, Natalie, not many people write two books at once. Chapeau! / I take my hat off to you!
Find out more about Natalie at www.natalietoll.com
