Author Linda Barns, who is based in the United Kingdom, launched two new books titled Choosing Me and The View From Fifty at an event in Harare on Wednesday. The launch coincided with a celebration marking the author’s 50th birthday.
According to statements from the event, the books are autobiographical and based on the author’s personal experiences. The first book, Choosing Me, is reported to chronicle Barns’ life following a diagnosis of hearing loss. The second title, The View From Fifty, was released as the author reached that age milestone.
The dual-purpose event served as a platform for Barns to introduce her literary work while also observing a personal occasion. Details about the content of the books describe them as memoirs focused on navigating personal challenges and periods of self-reflection.
Barns presented her work to an audience in Zimbabwe’s capital city. The publisher and distribution details for the two books were not immediately specified in the announcement of the launch. No public statements from Barns regarding her future literary plans were reported from the event.
