Description
Discover the heartfelt memoir 'Boy Friends,' a brand new exploration of love, grief, and male camaraderie from acclaimed Scottish author Michael Pedersen. In this 2023 release, Pedersen intricately weaves a narrative celebrating the profound impact of friendships—arguably some of the most significant love stories in our lives. The book is a touching tribute to his late friend Scott Hutchison, encompassing both poignant moments and joyous recollections from their adventures in the Scottish Highlands.
Endorsed by literary giants, 'Boy Friends' has been praised for its perfect portrayal of friendship, poetic prose, and fresh humor. Stephen Fry calls it 'As perfect a portrait of friendship as I've ever read.' Meanwhile, Jackie Kay describes it as 'A love letter to friendship,' perfectly encapsulating its essence.
This memoir not only delves into the beauty of close connections but also tackles deeper issues such as masculinity and the experiences surrounding loss and suicide. With vivid storytelling and heartfelt reflections, 'Boy Friends' opens up vital discussions that resonate with many.
Experience the transformation of grief into a celebration of friendship. Order your copy today for swift delivery across New Zealand, ensuring that you don’t miss out on this essential read that shines a light on the depths of male relationships. Embrace this lyrical journey and understand why friendships are indeed some of the greatest love affairs of our lives.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571360062
Year: 2023
Publisher: Faber
Description:
n intimate and original memoir of love, grief and male friendship by one of Scotland's An intimate and original memoir of love, grief and male friendship by one of Scotland's brightest young talents.
'As perfect a portrait of friendship as I've ever read.' - STEPHEN FRY
'Lucid, lyrical, loaded . . . A love letter to friendship.' - JACKIE KAY
'A lovely book: bright and heartfelt, funny and refreshing.' - ANDREW O'HAGAN
'A beautiful, moving, life-affirming book.' -IAN RANKIN
Friendships might just be the greatest love affairs of our lives . . .
In 2018 poet and author Michael Pedersen lost a cherished friend, Scott Hutchison, soon after their collective voyage into the landscape of the Scottish Highlands. Just weeks later, Michael began to write to him. As he confronts the bewildering process of grief, what starts as a love letter to one magical, coruscating human soon becomes a paean to all the gorgeous male friendships that have transformed his life.
'Boy Friends sees Pedersen illuminate these companions with a poet's eye, a comedian's timing - and a lover's care.' - OBSERVER
'Pedersen is an enthralling narrator and his prose is poetic, written with enough electricity that it seems to jolt off the page. It is riotously funny . . . Boy Friends opens up conversations about vulnerable subjects: the brunt of suicide, the circumstances of certain types of Scottish masculinity and where friendships fit into that.' -SUNDAY TIMES
Endorsed by literary giants, 'Boy Friends' has been praised for its perfect portrayal of friendship, poetic prose, and fresh humor. Stephen Fry calls it 'As perfect a portrait of friendship as I've ever read.' Meanwhile, Jackie Kay describes it as 'A love letter to friendship,' perfectly encapsulating its essence.
This memoir not only delves into the beauty of close connections but also tackles deeper issues such as masculinity and the experiences surrounding loss and suicide. With vivid storytelling and heartfelt reflections, 'Boy Friends' opens up vital discussions that resonate with many.
Experience the transformation of grief into a celebration of friendship. Order your copy today for swift delivery across New Zealand, ensuring that you don’t miss out on this essential read that shines a light on the depths of male relationships. Embrace this lyrical journey and understand why friendships are indeed some of the greatest love affairs of our lives.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571360062
Year: 2023
Publisher: Faber
Description:
n intimate and original memoir of love, grief and male friendship by one of Scotland's An intimate and original memoir of love, grief and male friendship by one of Scotland's brightest young talents.
'As perfect a portrait of friendship as I've ever read.' - STEPHEN FRY
'Lucid, lyrical, loaded . . . A love letter to friendship.' - JACKIE KAY
'A lovely book: bright and heartfelt, funny and refreshing.' - ANDREW O'HAGAN
'A beautiful, moving, life-affirming book.' -IAN RANKIN
Friendships might just be the greatest love affairs of our lives . . .
In 2018 poet and author Michael Pedersen lost a cherished friend, Scott Hutchison, soon after their collective voyage into the landscape of the Scottish Highlands. Just weeks later, Michael began to write to him. As he confronts the bewildering process of grief, what starts as a love letter to one magical, coruscating human soon becomes a paean to all the gorgeous male friendships that have transformed his life.
'Boy Friends sees Pedersen illuminate these companions with a poet's eye, a comedian's timing - and a lover's care.' - OBSERVER
'Pedersen is an enthralling narrator and his prose is poetic, written with enough electricity that it seems to jolt off the page. It is riotously funny . . . Boy Friends opens up conversations about vulnerable subjects: the brunt of suicide, the circumstances of certain types of Scottish masculinity and where friendships fit into that.' -SUNDAY TIMES