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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780349702339
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2023
Publisher: Dialogue
'A Working-Class Family Ages Badly' is a compelling memoir that bravely shares the life story of Juno Roche, illustrating the intricacies of growing up in a working-class family in London amidst the shadows of addiction and violence. This powerful narrative delves deep into the heart of survival and resilience, offering an unflinching glimpse into the realities of life for those affected by socio-economic struggles.
Considered 'delicate and devastating', as praised by Hannah Lowe, this memoir is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the strength it takes to defy death. Juno Roche provides readers with a brutally honest depiction of their journey through HIV, addiction, and overcoming a tumultuous childhood that saw them engage in sex work. It’s not just about enduring hardship; it's also about the pursuit of connection and understanding amidst chaos.
With humor and heartache interwoven, the memoir includes heartfelt revelations about identity, survival, and the quest for belonging, making it a must-read for anyone interested in stories of personal transformation. Join Juno Roche in this uplifting memoir that tackles the complexities of living authentically against all odds.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780349702339
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2023
Publisher: Dialogue
Description:
'Delicate and devastating. Up there with the best of them.' HANNAH LOWE, WINNER OF THE COSTA PRIZE
'Roche is a charming, unflinchingly honest guide on a journey that's as funny as it is heart-breaking.' JUNO DAWSON
How does an untrained eye recognise the process of dying, when your mind is fixed firmly on living?
A radically honest and uplifting memoir about defying death and learning to live.
Juno Roche was born into a working-class family in London in the sixties, who dabbled in minor crime. For their father, violence and love lived together; for their mother, addiction was the only way to survive. School was a respite, but shortly after beginning their university course Juno was diagnosed with HIV, then a death sentence.
Juno is a survivor; they outlived their diagnosis, got a degree and became an artist. But however hard you try to take the kid out of the family, some scars go too deep; trying to run from AIDS and their childhood threw Juno into dark years of serious drug addiction, addiction often financed by sex work.
Running from home eventually took Juno across the sea to a tiny village in Spain, surrounded by mountains. Only once they found a quiet little house with an olive tree in the garden did Juno start to wonder if they had run too far, and whether they have really been searching for a family all along.
In an incredibly honest and brave book, Juno takes us through the moments of their life: Mum sending Christmas cards containing Valium, drug wi
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780349702339
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2023
Publisher: Dialogue
'A Working-Class Family Ages Badly' is a compelling memoir that bravely shares the life story of Juno Roche, illustrating the intricacies of growing up in a working-class family in London amidst the shadows of addiction and violence. This powerful narrative delves deep into the heart of survival and resilience, offering an unflinching glimpse into the realities of life for those affected by socio-economic struggles.
Considered 'delicate and devastating', as praised by Hannah Lowe, this memoir is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the strength it takes to defy death. Juno Roche provides readers with a brutally honest depiction of their journey through HIV, addiction, and overcoming a tumultuous childhood that saw them engage in sex work. It’s not just about enduring hardship; it's also about the pursuit of connection and understanding amidst chaos.
With humor and heartache interwoven, the memoir includes heartfelt revelations about identity, survival, and the quest for belonging, making it a must-read for anyone interested in stories of personal transformation. Join Juno Roche in this uplifting memoir that tackles the complexities of living authentically against all odds.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780349702339
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2023
Publisher: Dialogue
Description:
'Delicate and devastating. Up there with the best of them.' HANNAH LOWE, WINNER OF THE COSTA PRIZE
'Roche is a charming, unflinchingly honest guide on a journey that's as funny as it is heart-breaking.' JUNO DAWSON
How does an untrained eye recognise the process of dying, when your mind is fixed firmly on living?
A radically honest and uplifting memoir about defying death and learning to live.
Juno Roche was born into a working-class family in London in the sixties, who dabbled in minor crime. For their father, violence and love lived together; for their mother, addiction was the only way to survive. School was a respite, but shortly after beginning their university course Juno was diagnosed with HIV, then a death sentence.
Juno is a survivor; they outlived their diagnosis, got a degree and became an artist. But however hard you try to take the kid out of the family, some scars go too deep; trying to run from AIDS and their childhood threw Juno into dark years of serious drug addiction, addiction often financed by sex work.
Running from home eventually took Juno across the sea to a tiny village in Spain, surrounded by mountains. Only once they found a quiet little house with an olive tree in the garden did Juno start to wonder if they had run too far, and whether they have really been searching for a family all along.
In an incredibly honest and brave book, Juno takes us through the moments of their life: Mum sending Christmas cards containing Valium, drug wi