Marja
Korhonen:
Marja’s
Angels
Marja’s Angels, a sequel to Marja Korhonen’s much-loved
novels, is another book you just can’t put away. Locked-in syndrome has
deprived her of her ability to move and speak, but her eyes talk loud and clear,
and now also talk the people around her, the real life Angels.
Marja Korhonen is known for her unique life, which she
has documented in her two previous novels, Häivähdyksiä – erityinen elämäni /
Reflections – My Special Life in 2014 and Sydämeen tatuoitu / Tattooed in My
Heart in 2017). Marja’s Angels is a sequel to these novels, from a little
different perspective. This time she lets her readers join in the special bond
between her and her Angels.
Korhonen doesn’t shy away from her everyday life but
openly writes about the funniest of incidents and even the most painful
experiences. All typed with a mouse attached to her forehead and moved by her
eyes.
Marja’s Angels takes a look at the unusual and
challenging year 2020. It’s a fascinating story about friendship, the highs and
lows of feelings, willingness to help, a small community called work place, and
life’s joys and sorrows, big and small. With Marja, there is never a dull
moment.When the employer of eleven women, all equipped with a
totally different personality, is paralyzed and mute, also determined and gutsy,
the corner stone of a great working relationship is mutual respect and
understanding between Marja and her Angels.
Korhonen
is a teacher, special education teacher, author and lecturer. She has published also a novel Karhunpesä / Bear’s Den
(2019).
Korhonen lives in Saarijärvi, Finland.
