Books by Wendyl Nissen

When Wendyl Nissen's mother was suffering with Alzheimer's, she told some extraordinary stories about her background that Wendyl had never heard before. Determined to get to the bottom of these family secrets, Wendyl found some wild and intriguing stories of loss, grief and love.... She uncovered new relatives, deeply sad adoptions, harsh parenting, complex marriages and a few rogues. These stories often highlighted how tough life was for women and children in an era when women had to fight for every bit of independence they gained. This compelling, moving book is about mothers and daughters, ageing and the way deep family traumas echo down through the generations. It is also spliced with wisdom on caring for someone with dementia.
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Did you know that some baby wipes contain a substance which is banned for use in products which are inhaled? How many times have you wiped your babys nose with a baby wipe? Wendyl Nissens latest book on chemical-free living analyses many commonly used products used on and around ...our babies and comes up with many natural and old-fashioned alternatives to use instead. Mothers Little Helper takes expectant mothers through their pregnancy and right through to the first year of their babys life and gives them 85 old-fashioned recipes for everything from baby wipes to face cream and rice cereal. It also explains which chemicals should be avoided and quotes numerous health studies which are warning us about the dangers of some chemicals in our lives. The book has already received rave reviews from three well-known mums: "What a thoroughly useful, sensible and reassuring source of information for new mums ...... I'm certainly going to make sure my daughter has a copy!" Judy Bailey Her honesty and humour is clearly heard in her words. I wish I had this book to read during my first pregnancy. What a wealth of vital information for all new mums." Lorraine Downes This wonderful book is the perfect gift for new mums. Packed full of sensible advice and common sense, its like having a grandmother on hand at any hour of the day and night. Kerre Woodham *$1 from the sale of each copy will be donated by the publishers to Plunket.
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A Natural Year follows writer Wendyl Nissen's life in the peaceful New Zealand countryside over one year. It's the story of what happens in her garden, her kitchen and her life over twelve months, and the thoughts inspired by each passing season. She writes about the freedom that... she has found in ageing and the joy that comes along with it. She addresses her depression, anxiety and the mental well-being she's gained from her back-to-basics lifestyle and the practical things she does to live in a sustainable, natural way. With photographs taken at her home in Northland, Wendyl shares 100 new recipes, including how to make yeast from grapes, yoghurt using chilli stalks and many others she has discovered. In a world which can be full of stress and confusion, A Natural Year is a guide to a simpler, less complicated life.
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What do ... Judith Ablett-Kerr, Pinky Agnew, Donna Akersten, Judith Baragwanath, Janet Beech, Carole Beu, Rob Broughton, Judy Callingham, Trish Costigan, Valerie Davies, Lindsey Dawson, Eve de Castro-Robinson, Debbie Dorday, Dorothy Dudek Vinicombe, Anne Else, Jacquie Fahey, Pegg...y Fairbairn-Dunlop, Chris Fletcher, Tui Flower, Emerald Gilmour, Tina Grenville, Ruth Harley, Rosie Horton, Glenda Hughes, Sue Kedgley, Jan Kemp, Anne Kennedy, Shona Laing, Helen Leach, Vinka Lucas, Sue McCauley, Elizabeth McRae, Marama Martin, Margaret Mutu, Frances Pitsilis, Ruth Pretty, Wendy Pye, Jenny Rankine, Cecilie Rushton, Catherine Saunders, Karen Soich, Pieter Stewart, Anne Thorp, Mary-Jane Tomasi, Jools Toppp, Jodi Vaughan, Prue Wallis, Ans Westra, Reina Whaitiri, Dale Williams, Margaret Wilson and Alice Worsley ... have in common? They're all irate about something, sounding off on topics from ageing to architecture, shop assistants to short skirts, tablecloths to technology, and many more, in the female follow-up to the popular Grumpy Old Men books. These strops are even more controversial, hard-hitting and funny than the male versions. This is the perfect gift for stroppy old women of all ages.
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"A guide to additives in supermarket foods including numerous basics such as bread, meat, soft drinks, dairy products and snack foods. Includes recipes for natural and healthy alternatives to each of these. Also includes a comprehensive guide to every food code from 100 to 1520, ...explaining where the additives come from, what they do in the food and whether they have any potential adverse health effects. Also has a handy illustrated checklist of additives that should be avoided"--Publisher information.
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