One metaphor which is prominent within The First Breath and the field of writing about women’s experiences is that of the ‘mother as a...

Like the ‘chimeras’ of the genetic technology she describes, Olivia Gordon’s The First Breath skilfully integrates multiple genres to...

Chris Woods, GP. The doctor shines a light into eyes and skull. Has she found me in there? “Show me your teeth, please” I manage half a...

Giles Dawnay, GP trainee That’s just not my mum, he whispers, soft dark eyes looking ahead and behind into another time and space....

Seamus O'Mahony is a recently retired hospital consultant (gastroenterology) of 35 years experience, who worked both in England and...