Finding Coaby

by David McLean

Her half-brother Coaby represents the hope and motivation Aeisha struggles to find to face each new day. The trouble is her mother has denied permission for them to see each other. The repercussion of her choice to live with her father was having unexpected consequences. Added to that, her recent diagnosis was complicating everything.
Based on a true story, this is an account of a young girl struggling not just with family dysfunction but the all too prevalent challenge of adolescent depression.

132 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2010

About the author

David McLean is an author, broadcaster, actor and educator. An experienced classroom practitioner, David has developed resources for schools that are sold internationally, conducted professional development sessions for teachers and run writing workshops. He formerly chaired the Heads of English in Independent Schools in Victoria and has headed several English Departments, the most unusual of which was in an Indonesian school. His performance credits have included a best acting award for his role as a drunk and disillusioned English teacher in Educating Rita and a best supporting actor in a musical award for his portrayal of Alfred P. Doolittle in My Fair Lady. David currently co-hosts the 3CR radio programme, ‘Published or Not’, reviewing the works of established and emerging writers which he combines with his invitations to teach writing at schools and community groups. More information can be found at http://davidmcleanblog.wordpress.com/

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An account of an adolescent grappling with her diagnosis of depression.