£30.00
Dispelling the myth that people with dementia can’t, when actually they can, In the palm of a spider’s hand paves the way to redress the common one-dimensional portrayal of the dementia experience. Filled with verses which are raw, poignant and alive with the full spectrum of human emotion, this powerful debut offers a rare glimpse into the truth of the dementia journey in all of its highs and lows in a book of poetry that is not a fantastic piece of work from someone with dementia – it is, simply, a fantastic piece of work. A pivotal part of our work to rewrite the story of dementia, King’s debut does so by centring lived experience and sharing this outside of the direct dementia community by way of a collection that not only enriches the literary canon, but also challenges it.
“Poetry to shift the focus from loss and limitation to potential and ability.’’ – Josh Carmichael, The Herald
In the palm of a spider’s hand is kindly printed by Canon.
The perfect gift which gives back, buy three copies of In the palm of a spider’s hand for just £30 – saving £6 and ensuring your loved ones can enjoy this poignant collection. All profits raised from sales will support our ongoing work to rewrite the story of dementia.
1 in 2 of us will be directly affected by dementia in our lifetimes; it is currently the leading cause of death in the UK. In spite of this, the general public are largely unaware of the dementia journey and how this can look for an individual following diagnosis.
Many people with dementia feel their voice is taken from them and their true lived experience is rarely recognised or appreciated amidst a plethora of sensationalised headlines, medical jargon or scaremongering.
Within this landscape, we collaborate with people with dementia and, together, play with words to give voice to their experience. We then share these words across our print publications, online features, newsletters and events – centring lived experience and using this to increase empathy and understanding in wider society too often presented with a flattened, singular narrative of dementia focussed on incapacity, loss and inability. Our work redresses this, unlocking and showcasing what people with dementia can do before sharing this to rewrite the narrative by centring lived experience.
At this pressing time, please support this vital project by purchasing from our shop or becoming a boom saloon member, with our thanks.
