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The Secret to Not Drowning by Colette Snowden - Join the discussion about this novel and the issues around domestic abuse on Monday 28 November, 9 - 10pm

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RachelMumsnet · 24/10/2016 17:34

When The Archers' storyline on domestic abuse became a topic of much discussion on Mumsnet, we invited author and journalist Colette Snowden to write a guest blog on her own experiences. Now, we're giving you the chance to discuss the compelling novel she wrote about living in a violent relationship. The Secret to Not Drowning is a powerful story of a woman trapped in an abusive relationship.

We've got 50 copies of this hard-hitting but beautifully-written book to give away. The author Colette Snowden will then join on Monday November 28 for a webchat to discuss the book and the issues around domestic abuse. Apply now for a free copy.

The Secret to Not Drowning by Colette Snowden - Join the discussion about this novel and the issues around domestic abuse on Monday 28 November, 9 - 10pm
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RachelMumsnet · 31/10/2016 17:42

The book giveaway has now closed and we've contacted all those who have been allocated copies of the book. If you're interested to read, do buy a copy and please do join the webchat with author Colette Snowden on Monday 28 November between 9 and 10pm on this discussion thread.

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RachelMumsnet · 22/11/2016 17:42

Thanks so much to everyone for posting up your thoughts on the books so far. We're so pleased to hear you agree that this is such an important and powerful book.

We've decided to start a new discussion thread for the webchat with Colette as we want to the discussion to be open to people who haven't necessarily read the book but have questions about emotional and domestic abuse. We really hope you'll be able to join Colette on Monday (28 November) between 9 to 10pm to discuss the book and let her know what you think. The webchat will take place on this thread.

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RachelMumsnet · 09/01/2017 11:50

From Isis1981uk:

I received a free copy through this giveaway and devoured it within 3 days (& with a full-time job & 2 kids, that's quick for me!). I loved how understated it was - Marian's fear was palpable but there were no over the top scenes of physical violence and I found their relationship extremely believable.

I would still like to know if she lost the baby due to something He did or if it was unconnected, but the not knowing almost adds to the book rather than detracts from it. I also liked that her husband was referred to as 'He' - it made him more symbolic and more powerful a character than he might have been had he been called "Roy" or "Nigel"!!

I very much enjoyed this book and it left me squirming and uncomfortable at times. I didn't particularly relate to Marian as she's somewhat pathetic, but I felt that was a reflection of the way her mum treated her all of her life plus the effect domestic abuse may have on a woman who may have been far more assertive earlier on in life but has been chipped away at over the years.

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