Lena Strang

Lena Strang, originally from Finland, spent much of her working life in the UK teaching English and English Literature in secondary schools in the Midlands. She also managed to have a successful sports career with five judo world titles under her belt. But the Algarve in Portugal with its enticing climate and culture beckoned and Lena began a new career as a journalist and writer. Working for a community magazine she has interviewed local people about their lives. The book is a collection of stories she has written over the years.