‘You’re digging deep into yourself’- Camilla’s Reader Story
This Reader Story was collected and written by Fiona Magee. 'George’s voice became deeper… “Guys like us, that work on ranches,…
‘I am learning: I can compare what is happening in the book to my own culture’ – Nisha’s Reader Story
This Reader Story was collected and written by Fiona Magee. "Tell about the house, George," Lennie begged. "Sure, we'd…
“All you have to bring is yourself” – Tassie’s Reader Story
This Reader Story was collected and written by Fiona Magee. Tassie was part of a Shared Reading group that took place…
Yvonne’s Story: “It’s like a therapy for your mind. It relaxes your mind to have something different to think about.”
Yvonne moved to England from Jamaica in the 1970s and worked as a nurse for many years. She joined a telephone Shared Reading group…
‘You can’t pay for this’ – Patricia’s Story
Patricia is a regular at a special Shared Reading group at her local hospital, for people living with chronic pain.…
“This is something real that we all believe in.” – Jane’s Story
This Reader Story was collected and written by Fiona Magee. Jane is a volunteer Reader Leader and Shared Reading group…
Carrina’s Story: “it’s different, personal and wonderful all at the same time.”
Carrina has been volunteering with The Reader since 2019. She lives in London and has been helping out on our…
“It Has Become My One Opening To The World” – Peter’s Story
Peter has been attending a Shared Reading group in his local library for two years. Here is what he says…
A ‘reawakening’ through reading – Jack’s Story
Our annual AGM is coming up next week, and we're looking forward to celebrating a year of achievements with some…
‘It’s Good To Have Something Which Means Something To Me’ – Callam’s Story
Callam was recommended to try shared reading by his occupational therapist. He has attended the group for almost a year…
Betty has a strong memory of being cut off by the tide and ‘guided’ to shore by a dog
Earlier this week, The Reader we gave a summary of the 'Living Well with Dementia' session at Shared Reading for…
