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‘The Serpent’s Tale: From Darkness to Light’ Talk & Book Signing

Bath Positive Living Group, 23 Jan 2012 7pm

www.bathplg.co.uk

Manvers Street Baptist Church, Manvers St, Bath BA1 1JW

Author and therapist Annabel Du Boulay shares the philosophy explored in her historical novel The Serpent’s Tale, which she developed during her recovery from depression and addiction, as well as the challenging experience of mothering two children born with life-threatening syndromes. This philosophy is based on the Myth of Sophia, which teaches us that darkness is not separate from light, and that it is within the darkest times of our lives, when we experience deep pain, loss and fear, that the light of rebirth can guide us towards greater wisdom, strength, love and compassion. It is a philosophy that helps us to accept and surrender to life’s challenges, trusting in ourselves and in life that every seemingly negative experience is an opportunity for us to heal, learn and grow. Following her talk, Annabel will lead the audience on a healing guided visualization to speak with the archetype of Wisdom-Sophia.

Annabel Du Boulay held a very enjoyable book signing of her novel The Serpent’s Tale at a Charity Christmas Fair held at Charlton House in aid of the Libra Foundation (www.librafoundation.org.uk) and ‘A Life for a Cure’ (www.ryanbresnahan.org). There was a private shopping evening on Tues 8 Nov with Champagne, canapes and music by Edward Leaker’s Trio, followed by an all-day shopping extravaganza on Wed 9 Nov. Many congratulations to the hardworking, creative team of women who organised the event, especially the wonderful Jane Bennett, Natalie Breeze and Nikki Della Valle.

Annabel Du Boulay’s recent talk at Glastonbury Women’s Institute has been reviewed in The Central Somerset Gazette by Margaret Wynn (03.11.11):

“…our speaker, Annabel Du Boulay, a local resident and author who spoke most movingly about women and their particular problems, their strengths and responsibilities, and read aloud passages from her book The Serpent’s Tale. She was heard in complete silence, the members obviously deeply moved by her words. Pam gave a moving vote of thanks and our long and warm applause for Annabel’s talk showed how much she had touched the hearts of everyone present.”