On the Bright Side 3
On the Bright Side 3 by Andrew Aldred, published by Chipmunkapublishing Limited on February 4, 2018, is a collection of forty poems and six short stories that explore themes of urban life and personal experiences. This edition, comprising 58 pages, presents a blend of reflections on current affairs alongside darker narratives that delve into topics such as murder, criminality, drug abuse, and terrorism.
Readers will find a diverse range of content that touches on both the complexities of mental health and the challenges faced in contemporary society. The poems offer insights into various aspects of life, while the short stories provide a stark contrast with their intense subject matter. This collection engages with themes relevant to biographies and memoirs, as well as mental health, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in the intersections of personal and societal issues.
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This book contains some forty poems about current affairs, urban life and some more personal aspects of Andrew Aldred’s life. It also has six short stories of a dark nature involving murder, criminality, drug abuse and terrorism.
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Andrew Aldred grew up in Bolton and went to Bolton Grammar School before joining the army in 1982, where he served in Germany and the Falkland Islands. He left the army late in 1985 suffering from a variety of mental problems and getting a medical discharge. He got an education after leaving the army and has worked as a mentally ill man in several jobs. He is in remission from cancer and hopes to make a full recovery. He spent twelve years in secure mental hospital and some time in prison after stabbing his father in 1997.
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