BOOK REVIEWS
Golden Grove … Leaving Armenia
A truly amazing Journey!
Just when you think Lauren has produced her best work, she excels even more! This time, through her fascinating and topical novel that invites us to join Asya, Siranoush, Aram and Seda on their flight to safety from their family orange grove in Armenia, which has been their symbol of life, colour and stability for generations. Fleeing an unseen enemy, we journey with them until we arrive in Baghdad, Damascus and beyond. The dangers are not just from the environment, but deep in the psyche of the individuals and a country that has seen tragedy and violence on a grand scale. We are immersed in the colours, the sounds, the stunning landscape, and the liveliness of the surroundings. We smell the exotic spices and lingering scent of orange blossom, hear the tinkling music, and feel the beat of the culture as we share in their sadness and fear at leaving home. Our journey with them through this book is exhilarating and urgent. It is a true reflection of what it means to be a refugee and leave everything familiar behind for an unknown and uncertain future until freedom beckons. This journey is one that only an author of Lauren Addison-Mullins’ calibre can engage the reader in so fully, allowing us to become part of the story. A truly remarkable read perfect for uncertain times!
Nerrilee Chalmers, Senior Public Administrator and Consultant.
Our Island Home - Connect King Island Folk
Another stunning offering from Lauren.
This time, in ‘Our Island Home’ – Connecting King Island Folk’ - ‘Living in the 70s on King Island’, Lauren draws the reader into Island life as if they were there now. We share the food, the fashion, the highs, the lows, the fun, the sadness and laughter with the Island characters as the reader quickly becomes part of the community. From the first page, which conjures up the pristine environment, fresh salt air and the caress of the wind, to the last, the reader is left spellbound and wanting more. Lauren proves the reader doesn’t have to be from the Island to be of the Island – and to share in the joys and trials of Island life with the locals!
Nerrilee Chalmers, Senior Public Administrator and Consultant
Contact author for copies of volumes 1 and 2, with volumes 3-5 coming soon…
Rebel
Rarely does such an intriguing read hit the shelves.
Rebel, the latest novel by Lauren Addison-Mullins, is truly mystical. It transports the reader through time and into the extrasensory journey of the characters … human, equine, avian, feline and more. The juxtaposition of the young and the old, the triumphs and the struggles, the poignancy of inter-generational friendship, loss, sorrow and joy… it is all there heading towards a wonderfully gripping, poetic conclusion.
If you only read one book this year … make it Rebel. And share it with both your younger and older friends!
Nerrilee Chalmers, Senior Public Administrator and Consultant
Review, 8 March 2024
Regardless, of Lauren being my daughter, I have to commend her writing. Her ability is not a surprise, yet the fact she quite suddenly began producing beautiful bespoke books is. Her first book ‘The Most Unlikely Adventures Of Benjamin’ was spellbinding in its creativity and storyline, which she wove around the bush ballad ‘The Drovers Dream’... Lauren has continued to add poetry and song lyrics to her narratives, making her books unique and inspiring to read… Lauren’s memoir to my husband and Lauren’s father Laurence, in ‘Wood Chips’, is extra special. Lauren captures Laurence and his family, along with his passionate life beautifully. Well done Lauren
Marylyn V Addison, Proud Mum
Circles Of Stones
Storytelling at its absolute best!
Lauren’s, Babushka doll style, novel has an additional six short ‘Benjamin’ stories strategically deposited within. Her story cleverly weaves factual history, family history, positive affirmations, and moral lessons throughout.
Song lyrics, poems, and bush ballads feature along with colourful taglines plus random pops of individual colour. Lauren’s delightful illustrations are another enjoyable surprise of her amazing story and uniquely presented novel…
Juliette Von Hogarth
Divine Timing, Series Volumes i-iv
Was I in for a surprise?
When Lauren asked me to put her books ‘Divine Timing’ together, I wasn't sure what to expect, because I am not a big consumer of self-help/spiritual books.
Lauren draws on her own life experiences to give insight into our own existence. There are some practical tips for everyday life throughout the books, but there is a lot more than that. These books make you dive deep into your own life with a no-nonsense approach. I find the message to trust in yourself and the universe very calming and very grounding.
What gives this series of books a special meaning is the collaboration between Lauren and Adriana. It is apparent that Lauren not only admires Adriana’s work but she also has a very deep trust in the messages she receives. To me, it feels like we have lost the ability to trust in each other. Trust that people are willing to help without expecting anything in return. These two ladies show that it is still possible. Just to be and let others be. Be helpful, and receive help. And life’s blessings.
“Since reading these books, I have a much calmer way of looking at life in general.”
This series of books are a genre on their own, no fluff; just down to earth language. No hype, just practical advice drawn from experience.
I feel privileged to have a small part in these books' existence. I can't wait to read more from Lauren because I believe that she has a lot more to share.
Monika Ladar
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