I have led a quite extraordinary life.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I honestly believe that every person we meet alters us in some way. From the smallest encounter, to a life-long friendship, we are always changed by those who pass through our lives, even if they only walk with us for a short time.
With that in mind, it’s almost impossible to write acknowledgements. There are many people to whom I owe a huge debt of gratitude. My amazing agent, Sue Armstrong, and all the team at C&W, especially Emma, Jake, Alexandra and Alexander. My fabulous editor Suzie Dooré, and an entire army of brilliant people at HarperCollins (especially Kate, Holly, Charlotte, Hannah, Tom and Fran). The truly wonderful and indispensable Ann Bissell, trusted keeper of my sanity and so much more than a publicist. I feel privileged to have the opportunity to work with you all.
Over the past few years of writing, I have been fortunate enough to meet very many generous people – fellow authors, booksellers, readers and reviewers. An enormous thank you to everyone who took the time to read my words, especially to Simon Savidge, Hannah Beckerman, Leilah Skelton, John Fish, Nina Pottell and Anne Cater. Your kindness will never be forgotten.
This story is also, in part, a love letter to Whitby. Accompanied by my parents (who deserve endless acknowledgement), I spent my childhood holidays climbing the Abbey steps, wandering around Woolworths, and terrifying myself on ghost walks (run by Harry, who – unlike Barry – told the very best stories). From Botham’s Tea Rooms to the arch of the whalebones, it will always be my very favourite place on earth.
As always, though, this book would never have been written without the patients. In Tamworth, Derby, Chesterfield and Burton, I was lucky enough to not only work with incredible teams of people, but also spend time with patients I will remember forever. My life was definitely changed by meeting you and my writing and thinking will always be guided by the short time we walked together.
About the Author
Joanna Cannon’s first novel, The Trouble with Goats and Sheep, was a Sunday Times bestseller and a Richard and Judy pick. She worked as a hospital doctor before specialising in psychiatry, and lives in the Peak District with her family and dog.
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The Trouble with Goats and Sheep
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