AuthorGate with Michael Alan

Hello and hope your having a great week? Today we start on a new exciting feature called 'AuthorGate' when we encourage you to engage with a new author who has been adopted/fostered/or in care by hearing them read extracts of their new book. Then in the following episode (part 2 of this occasion on 16th March) I will interview them about their writing experience too as i'm keen to find out how they have changed since writing their book, how has their story been received? and What would they do differently? Plus I have some of your questions to ask Michael too - and please do leave comments or write in - we will reply.Podcast timelineIntroduction0-6.00 minsI introduce Michael Alan our featured author. 'A boy named Tigger' is published by Austin Macauley and is available to purchase online and at Waterstones around the world.I've had the pleasure to read Michael's book and speak to him and it is rammed with powerful insights and a thrilling story. I very much love is that it allows the reader to really get a clear child’s eye view of what it felt like to be a child moving around a very limited child care system in the 1940’s. Michael clearly describes the grief, trauma and the added trauma of not just his adoption but the pain of being abused and tortured by his adoptive mother. The book is documented and draws a very clear picture of suffering and a search for answers too.We also get to read about how he ran away and cycled 186 miles (apologies, I said 189 in the podcast!) in 24 hours as a young boy in an attempt to escape his abusive mother, I think any Olympian would be impressed if not shocked to read of a little boy cycling along the A3 motorway in the UK at night making a bolt for freedom.We also read about the confusion of relationships, puberty and then how he had to find the strength and creativity to heal, overcome and use all the childhood trauma’s and challenges to jettison him into a successful adult life. Is it even possible? Please read this book for yourself and enjoy Michael's reading in this podcast episode.What is even more remarkable, is that Michal has written this book in his 70’s – proving that it’s never too old to write and share your truth to help othersMichael is an everyday man who has had a remarkable life. Michael reads from A boy Named Tigger6-13.33minsEnjoy hearing Michael read from his bookThen Meet Michael Alan for the next Episode 6. Join us for the conversation at the AuthorGate with Michael AlanI'm so excited to interview Michael about his work and ask what challenges he faced emotionally and practically? What tips would he give to other writers? and how he would like this book to be used to help others - plus tons of other questions.Also, if you have any questions for Michael then please do DM us in social media, or simply drop us an email [email protected] all the information about buying the book is in the links above.Thank you for listening and don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and support us, because your kind donations really do keep this channel and our work at Adoption Arena alive.And please do follow us in social media too and spread the word!Adoption Arena - a Sound Pathway into brighter futures