The Anjuna Tales - E-book - ePub

The Anjuna TalesAn Indian Adventure with an Inspirational LadyUnited through the love of dance, two friends embark on an epic journey to Goa.  Since her early twenties Mara has dreamt of travelling to India, with a sense of adventure, they explore the sights, tastes, smells and experiences India has to offer. Along the way Mara's extraordinary life and character unfolds as she tells her stories, leaving her companion in stitches of laughter, so she decides to write them down as a memoir to preserve the stories forever, creating a real page turner of laughter and tears.
During their Indian adventures Mara delves further into her history, her antics as a nurse of over forty years, her unconventional ways, her incredibly cruel upbringing and despite that cruelty, how her mischievous Celtic spirit uplifts everyone around her with her smile, joviality and unconditional love. How on earth is this lady so loving, generous and kind, when she suffered so much in her childhood?Her caring nature for people and especially animals, she has touched the lives of the many two legged and four legged she has met over the years and has raised approximately £44, 000 for 35 human and animal charities, local and worldwide, since 2007 up until early 2024.
 She still continues to raise money, joy and laughter with classes, workshops and fun evenings today. Reviews:The book paints beautifully described, vibrant scenes of two friends' travels in India. It depicts the spiritual adventures and life stories, along with creatures met on the way.  It's an engaging, sensitive and addictive read. - M. Callari An utterly addictive novel that captures your heart with tears and laughter.
- M. Norris The Anjuna Tales is a book of wonder and discovery.  Set against the backdrop of a simple but beautiful South Goan retreat, the story of a remarkable woman's life unfurls. Mara is quite simply an inspiration.   Humble, adventurous and deeply compassionate Mara opens up to her friend about the darkness that has formed her. It has been a privilege to read this book, written with obvious love and admiration by Maxine, and to write a few words.
Thank you, Mara, for all you do!"Jenny Seagrove - Actress, Trustee of The Born Free Foundation & Founder of Mane Chance Horse Sanctuary What you have written is wonderfully brilliant and beautiful.  You have captured the essence of Mara's spirit in such a profound way, what a woman!  Your ability to address such weighty subjects with a balance of humour and sensitivity is admirable and the resilience of Mara's character is truly remarkable.
 - Katie Holland - Creator of Awakened Bellydance, Internationally renowned sacred dance therapist, retreat facilitator and much more.