Gems From The Past

There are few things I enjoy more than catching up with my reading over the Christmas and New Year break, and the January issue added to my enjoyment. The stories you chose from your archives are brilliant – they are just as relevant, informative and entertaining today as they would have been when first published.

I can’t pick a favourite as each held something for me. I was unaware of Churchill’s fascination with painting (‘My Adventures With A Paintbrush’); I marvelled at Annette Anselmo’s bravery and the skill of her surgeon (‘Awake Through A Brain Operation’); and teared up reading ‘A String Of Blue Beads’. I look forward to next year’s gems from the past. ANNA SIMON