Marxist. Trade Unionist. Socialist-feminist. Author. Poet. Speaker. Tutor. RMT ex-Exec. Workers' Liberty. Autie. Bi. PUFC fan.
In late 2016, Janine discovered a strange indentation in her right breast and was subsequently diagnosed with breast cancer.
This book is a collection of candid and enthralling journal extracts, poetry, meticulous research and substantive politics, in which Janine details her journey from detection and diagnosis, through surgery, to ‘getting over it’.
Buy the book here. This book is a must for all health care workers – doctors, nurses, students, caterers, cleaners, porters – the team needed by patients facing The Big C. Stage 2a, stage 3b, stage 4 are numbers … Read more
Book Launch The Big J vs The Big C: Issues, Experiences and Poems in the Battle Against Breast Cancer by Janine Booth Venue: Manchester Central Library, St. Peter’s Square M2 5PD 6.30pm – 8pm (doors open 6pm) Free entry & … Read more
Venue: WordSpace, 135 New Road Side, Leeds LS18 4RJ As WordSpace launches its writers’ anthology, Janine interrupts with a slot warming up for her The Big J (and the NHS) vs The Big C tour.
@Company of Words presents The other side of Christmas with guest poets Janine Booth and Alix Edwards with Open Mic @ fabulous new cafe: CafeGo 28 Tudor St, Cardiff CF11 6AH Tired of lists, Christmas shopping, stuffing the freezer and … Read more
Poet, author and activist Janine Booth was part of the ranting poetry movement in the 1980s, performing as ‘The Big J’. In late 2016, she discovered a strange indentation in her right breast and was subsequently diagnosed with breast cancer. … Read more
Janine reads extracts and poems from her book, The Big J vs The Big C: issue, experiences and poems in the battle against breast cancer. Local trade unionists and campaigners will also speak. Hosted by Windsor Constituency Labour Party. Venue: … Read more
Hackney women activists present the case for defending our NHS, in a meeting to which everyone is welcome. In a venue next to Homerton Hospital, where her breast cancer surgery took place, Janine Booth reads extracts and poems from her … Read more
Janine Booth and Dr Veronika Wagner make the case for fighting to save the NHS, with Janine reading extracts and poems from her new book, The Big J vs The Big C. Venue: Havelock Community Centre, 324 Fawcett Road, Portsmouth, Hants, PO4 … Read more
Janine reads extracts and poems from her book, ‘The Big J vs The Big C’, and is joined by guest speaker Rosie Woods, a local NHS worker and campaigner. Venue: North Harrow Community Library
Janine Booth reads extracts and poems from her book The Big J vs The Big C, while feminist comedian and activist Kate Smurthwaite aims her comedic fire at Tories, sexists and more. Venue: RMT National Education Centre, Thorne Road, Doncaster … Read more
Janine reads extracts and poems from her new book, The Big J vs The Big C. Kate Smurthwaite does some rib-tickling feminist comedy. And local speakers talk about Reading’s fight to save our National Health Service. Venue: Market House (the vault) … Read more
Janine reads extracts and poems from her new book, The Big J vs The Big C. Local speakers talk about Liverpool’s fight to save local women’s health facilities and the NHS. And we’ll be raising money for local women’s health … Read more
Janine will be reading extracts and poems from her book ‘The Big J vs The Big C: issues, experiences and poems in the battle against breast cancer’ at this community poetry event with coffee and cake in the beautiful Forest of … Read more
Janine will be performing poetry at the ever-popular and very welcoming Well Spoken! Doncaster’s monthly poetry night at the Brewery and Tap on Young Street.