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Kirsteen Cameron

Above Ground: The Manicure

Above Ground

The Manicure

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After being made redundant, Nell regains her confidence by joining a walk and talk group.


Made redundant from her beauty salon job, Nell restores her self-esteem by joining a walk and talk group. Read by Jane Slavin.

Story series in which writers consider themes of age and ageing. The series title, Above Ground, is inspired by a quote from Carol Shields's novel The Stone Diaries: "Here's to another year and let's hope it's above ground."

In "The Manicure" by Elizabeth Buchan, forty-something Nell puts the disappointments of her life behind her thanks to the encouragement and camaraderie of her Walk And Talk group.
 
Read by Jane Slavin
Written by Elizabeth Buchan
Produced by Kirsteen Cameron

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