In My Own Write
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Chapter 1
In 2008 two ordinary people were invited to Jordan – and decided to visit Israel/Palestine as well. Their trip had anything but ordinary consequences. Knowing very little about the history and politics of Israel and Palestine, Monica and Roger found themselves face to face with the realities of the legacy of Britain’s colonial rule. Why didn’t I know? Britain’s Legacy in Palestine is an eye opening, moving and personal story that encourages the reader to believe that they too can find a meaningful purpose which gives hope in a world so short of hope. To mark the publication of the book, we are holding a special online event on 17th December 2024. Denis Nowlan, Executive Director of Initiatives of Change UK, will be in conversation with Author Monica Spooner, founder of the Balfour Project, and Andrew Whitley, its Chair. This is an opportunity to hear how a bold individual initiative can have national and international implications.
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23 Chapters
320 Pages
Ginny Wigan was brought up in Moral Re-Armament (MRA), an organisation with Christian roots. Thousands were attracted to it, including her parents and, with no other frame of reference, Ginny herself. After leaving school she joined other teenagers in fulltime MRA work, with the aim of changing the world.
As a child she was affected by her parents’ frequent absences and as a young adult suffered from the distortions and culture of coercive control which surfaced in parts of the organisation. At the same time she was afforded some remarkable experiences and many life-long friendships.
An established ghostwriter and editor, Ginny tells with courage and honesty of her journey through and beyond the organisation that shaped her life. In doing so she sheds fresh light on some lesser-known aspects of MRA life and work, as she experienced them.
This book is about a woman finding her own path in the world and is written in the hope that others in similar situations may be encouraged to find a new track – of freedom and self-belief.
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