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LIFE: A STORY OF BELIEVING | Memoir

This is the untold story of Anna-Louise Bates. 

‘The unthinkable happened to me. What should never have happened to anyone happened to us.’

In December 2015, Anna-Louise Bates’s life changed forever. 

On a walk home from a Christmas party, her husband and 7 year-old son were struck by a car.

Anna was thrown into a whirlwind of grief and disbelief. The events that followed questioned her deep-seated faith – and all while paparazzi hovered for the story which had hit headlines all over the world. 

Life: A Story of Believing is a story of love and belief to change the world for the better, whatever we are faced with.

PROJECT DETAILS

Anna had already had her memoir professionally ghostwritten but traditional publishers turned her book away, saying that ‘she’s already had too much media attention’ and that ‘she doesn’t have enough Instagram followers.’

Taking on the project, I could see that the manuscript needed some editing and ghostwriting in parts to tighten it up.

I then created a front and back cover and self-published the book in Anna’s name. 

We tested the book by giving advance copies to readers, who provided their views on what could be improved. 

A final version was then completed.

The book was launched in September 2024.

It became an International Best Seller on Amazon the same day.

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Client's review

Thank you so much!

I wouldn’t have entrusted my creating book to anyone other than Patric. I am so happy.

Anna-Louise Bates

Reader reviews

mark lewis-jones

A powerful story of strength, love and hope coming out of unimaginable loss and profound sadness. An extraordinary book.”

Mark Lews-Jones / Actor
ruth jones

Her journey is one that will touch your heart.

Ruth Jones / Writer, actor, director
Mike_Young

Anna is one brave woman. Her story is raw and would have completely finished off so many others. Instead, with courage, she has turned a shocking tragedy, led by her own selfless example, into an organization that literally saves lives. Please read the book and await the movie.

Mike Young / Welsh Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning producer

It really is quite the most remarkable book. The book is full of heart, which beats on every page. It is a journey of courage, hope, determination, life, and death. You will feel truly humbled reading her journey.

Jane Matthews / Mother of a liver recipient

It is one of those books that I found lifechanging. I was captivated.

Lucy Beddall / Marketer

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This is the untold story of Anna-Louise Bates.  ‘The unthinkable happened to me. What should never have happened to anyone happened to us.’ In December 2015, Anna-Louise Bates’s life changed forever.  On a walk home from a Christmas party, her husband and 7 year-old son were struck by a car. Anna was thrown into a […]