STAY STRONG IN ADVERSITY AND LAUGH THE SOCKS OFF THE MANY ABSURDITIES OF LIFE

Frances was born in the Wairarapa, New Zealand, in 1948—a post-war baby-boomer. She was raised in Northland. Her varied careers have included bun-running, journalism, radio presentation and tour leading. Her dad always said she was of Spanish descent—something about the Spanish Armada sinking off the Cornwall coast, sailors who swam ashore, and the rest (as they say) is history!

She has lived in the USA, and has travelled to Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Spain, Portugal and Morocco, to name a few. Her heart races every time she hears a Latin beat. This love of all things South American drove her to learn Spanish, dance the rumba and the samba, sample pisco sours and devour Latin American history. This reflective look at Frances’ journey through life contains hearty helpings of humour. 

“Never a dull moment! Those words must’ve been spoken over Frances Hall the day she was born. Because, in a world littered with well-meaning people who bore their friends to death, Frances has always done the exact opposite. Especially to those of us who’ve wandered the road with her. Full of fun, and sometimes mad as a meat-axe, she’s made the most of an overflowing (and by no means easy-peasy) life.”  -John Cooney, publisher Grapevine Magazine

“Scatterlogical Wisdom is a delight to read. Frances Hall has written about her life with humour and grace, in a way that embraces how messy and unpredictable real-life can be.” -Karen McMillan, author

“Thoroughly enjoyed it. One of the best books I’ve ever read.” -Beverley Balcombe, courageous grandmother

Frances’ Radio Rhema interview: click here

Visit Frances’ website and read her blogs or make contact: franceshall.co.nz

Format: eBook (ePub) | 204 b&w pages
ISBN13: 978-0-473-51593-5

Publisher: Frances Hall with Wild Side Publishing
Publication Date: April 2020
Publication country: New Zealand