Makin A Mackem

The Journey of Running into My Skin

Julie Carter

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MindFell
27 October 2023

Biography: general; Gender studies: women; Active outdoor pursuits

Makin a Mackem is a riveting and emotional memoir which charts Julie's three-day run across the north of England from Cumbria to Tyneside, and the way it becomes both an ancestral pilgrimage and a journey of self-discovery. Reflecting on her own family background, growing up in the North East, Julie considers running as her method of personal survival, and discovers how the modern global running movement actually started in the North East, with her own ancestor playing a pivotal role.

While sharing her personal journey with humour and honesty, Dr Julie Carter draws on her expertise in genetics and medicine to give insights into the ways both our culture and our genes influence our lives and to what extent we are free to write our own life's script.

By: Julie Carter
Imprint: MindFell
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 408g
ISBN: 9781999955458
ISBN 10: 1999955455
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 27 October 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Julie Carter grew up in Sunderland and lives near Keswick in Cumbria, UK. She started her working life as a researcher in genetics before teaching science and outdoor education then becoming a medical doctor. After a couple of decades working in emergency care and general practice, she began to look more broadly for different ways of promoting health and alleviating distress. This led her to train in Human Givens which is an evidence-based practical approach to health based on getting our needs met in balance, without exploiting others.Julie is a runner, a climber and an adventurer. Her experiences in all aspects of her life are the inspiration for her writing which crosses the genres of creative non-fiction and poetry. Her first book Running the Red Line was a five-star finalist in the Wishing Shelf Independent Book Awards and her second, Is It Serious?, is a collection of poetry on the subjects of family, love, science, medicine and wild things. Julie enjoys forming collaborations, making connections and speaking at events and festivals. Her film I Am a Fellrunner, co-directed by Jessie Leong, has won international praise and gained laurels in nine film festivals. She is currently working on her theatre production, The Dreamtime Fellrunner, supported by the Arts Council England.You can find a selection of Julie's work including film and audio on her website www.mindfell.co.uk where you can also read her blog and see details of upcoming events including wild writing workshops and outdoor poetry events.Also head to www.mindfell.co.uk to enjoy a selection of photographs to compliment this book.

Reviews for Makin A Mackem: The Journey of Running into My Skin

"""A brilliant read, emotionally raw in places. Really really good!"" Angela Gilmour, Commonwealth Gold Medalist and Olympian. ""This beautifully articulated book took this non-runner on a fast paced journey up and down as I laughed and cried my way to the finish line. What an incredibly powerful experience, almost inspiring me to run. Definitely inspiring me to write!"" Jo Watson. Founder of adisorder4everyone.com, Editor of Drop the Disorder and We are the Change-Makers ""Aimed at those seeking connection in a fractured society, this is a fascinating and inspiring running story"" Lisa Jackson, author of Your Pace or Mine? ""This raw, wise, humorous and touching memoir is an inspirational and compelling read for any human being engaged in the often troubling and difficult endeavour of growing into the history of their own life. It is utterly candid, compelling, poetic and staggeringly good."" Maggie Gregson, Professor of Vocational Education, University of Sunderland."