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Discover the poignant narrative of 'Autobiography of Childhood', a compelling trade paperback published by Coach House Books. This finalist for the 36th annual Amazon.ca First Novel Award delves deep into the bittersweet memories and complexities of family dynamics, shaped profoundly by childhood grief. The story revolves around five siblings, haunted by the shadows of their past, especially the death of a brother. As one sibling battles cancer, tensions arise when Guddy races through a snowstorm to reach her sister, while Jerry struggles to escape his own pain, both physical and emotional. Bjarne, recently returned from years on the streets, seeks solace in distraction, and Annie grapples with the weight of her mother's expectations. Therese, facing her mortality, desperately tries to reconcile with her family's past before it’s too late.
This powerful debut novel by award-winning poet Sina Queyras intricately examines the impact of loss and the fragile ties that bind us. The narrative is rich in emotion, reflecting on the essence of childhood as it intertwines with adult responsibilities, joy, and sorrow. 'Autobiography of Childhood' invites readers to explore their own memories while challenging them with serious questions around grief, connection, and forgiveness. Perfect for fans of literary fiction and those who appreciate profound storytelling about familial bonds.
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: 9781552452523. Format: Trade paperback (US). Year: 2012. Publisher: Coach House Books.
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: 9781552452523
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2012
Publisher: Coach House Books
Description:
A finalist for the 36th annual Amazon.ca First Novel Award!
Five siblings, all haunted by the death of a brother in their youth. One winter day, when another of them will be taken by cancer.
Guddy is struggling to fly across the continent in a snowstorm to see her sister while she still can. Jerry, avoiding the phone, hits the highway, driving as fast as he can away from his back pain and his son. Bjarne, just back from six years on the streets, is watching Judge Judy, trying to quiet the voices in his head. Annie is cleaning her mother's trailer and ducking her questions. And then there's Therese, trying to forgive them all before it's too late.
As all five are forced to react—or to choose to not react—to the news of Therese's impending death, their actions weave a nuanced portrait of a family, of the devastating reach of childhood grief.
What if thinking is all we have at the end of the day? This transcendent first novel from award-winning poet Sina Queyras tells the story of childhood by recreating the mind at work grappling with it: noticing, reaching, loving, and flailing.
Sina Queyras' last collection of poetry, Expressway, was nominated for a Governor General's Award and won Gold at the National Magazine Awards. Her previous collection Lemon Hound won a Lambda Award and the Pat Lowther Award, and she is the winner of the 2012 Friends of Literature Award. She is a blogger for Harriet, the Poetry Foundation's blog.
This powerful debut novel by award-winning poet Sina Queyras intricately examines the impact of loss and the fragile ties that bind us. The narrative is rich in emotion, reflecting on the essence of childhood as it intertwines with adult responsibilities, joy, and sorrow. 'Autobiography of Childhood' invites readers to explore their own memories while challenging them with serious questions around grief, connection, and forgiveness. Perfect for fans of literary fiction and those who appreciate profound storytelling about familial bonds.
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: 9781552452523. Format: Trade paperback (US). Year: 2012. Publisher: Coach House Books.
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: 9781552452523
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2012
Publisher: Coach House Books
Description:
A finalist for the 36th annual Amazon.ca First Novel Award!
Five siblings, all haunted by the death of a brother in their youth. One winter day, when another of them will be taken by cancer.
Guddy is struggling to fly across the continent in a snowstorm to see her sister while she still can. Jerry, avoiding the phone, hits the highway, driving as fast as he can away from his back pain and his son. Bjarne, just back from six years on the streets, is watching Judge Judy, trying to quiet the voices in his head. Annie is cleaning her mother's trailer and ducking her questions. And then there's Therese, trying to forgive them all before it's too late.
As all five are forced to react—or to choose to not react—to the news of Therese's impending death, their actions weave a nuanced portrait of a family, of the devastating reach of childhood grief.
What if thinking is all we have at the end of the day? This transcendent first novel from award-winning poet Sina Queyras tells the story of childhood by recreating the mind at work grappling with it: noticing, reaching, loving, and flailing.
Sina Queyras' last collection of poetry, Expressway, was nominated for a Governor General's Award and won Gold at the National Magazine Awards. Her previous collection Lemon Hound won a Lambda Award and the Pat Lowther Award, and she is the winner of the 2012 Friends of Literature Award. She is a blogger for Harriet, the Poetry Foundation's blog.