Description
Discover the intricacies of love, family, and secrets in 'Family Romance,' a compelling memoir by John Lanchester. This beautifully crafted narrative unveils the complexities of familial relationships, offering readers an intimate glimpse into his parents' extraordinary lives. With a backdrop of rural Ireland and colonial Rhodesia, Lanchester's storytelling intertwines poignant themes of love, identity, and the hidden truths that shape our lives.
As you delve into this 400-page exploration of human emotions, you will encounter his father Bill’s heart-wrenching wartime experiences and his mother Julia's tumultuous journey from a tragic first love to her choice of nunhood and the adoption of a new identity. 'Family Romance' poignantly illustrates the consequences of reticence and the profound impact of secrets within a family.
A must-read for anyone interested in memoirs, family dynamics, and the search for identity, 'Family Romance' resonates deeply with themes of heritage and the quest to understand one's roots. Perfect for readers who cherish beautifully written prose and emotional depth, this book is both a touching tribute to family and an insightful reflection on the human condition.
Order now and immerse yourself in a narrative that balances humor and pain while exploring the profound connections that bind us all. Fast delivery within New Zealand ensures you get to enjoy this new release swiftly. Don't miss out on adding 'Family Romance' to your collection today.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571234431
Year: 2008
Publisher: Faber
Pages: 400
Description:
I grew up with a sense that there was another, fuller, darker narrative looming behind the various shorter stories my mother told so well and so funnily.
Family Romance is a beautifully written memoir in which John Lanchester pieces together his parents' history, their extraordinary secrets and the shape of their shared life.
From his grandparents' beginnings in rural Ireland and colonial Rhodesia, Lanchester navigates through his family's lives: his father Bill's devastating wartime separation from his parents; his mother Julia's tragic first love, her decision to become a nun and her adoption of a new identity. Lanchester illuminates their characters and explores their motives with moving insight.
Family Romance is a book about reticence, and also about its costs. It is a story about love and Ireland, and fearing the strength of your own feelings; about family ties, and the flight from family, and the deep human need to keep secrets.
As you delve into this 400-page exploration of human emotions, you will encounter his father Bill’s heart-wrenching wartime experiences and his mother Julia's tumultuous journey from a tragic first love to her choice of nunhood and the adoption of a new identity. 'Family Romance' poignantly illustrates the consequences of reticence and the profound impact of secrets within a family.
A must-read for anyone interested in memoirs, family dynamics, and the search for identity, 'Family Romance' resonates deeply with themes of heritage and the quest to understand one's roots. Perfect for readers who cherish beautifully written prose and emotional depth, this book is both a touching tribute to family and an insightful reflection on the human condition.
Order now and immerse yourself in a narrative that balances humor and pain while exploring the profound connections that bind us all. Fast delivery within New Zealand ensures you get to enjoy this new release swiftly. Don't miss out on adding 'Family Romance' to your collection today.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571234431
Year: 2008
Publisher: Faber
Pages: 400
Description:
I grew up with a sense that there was another, fuller, darker narrative looming behind the various shorter stories my mother told so well and so funnily.
Family Romance is a beautifully written memoir in which John Lanchester pieces together his parents' history, their extraordinary secrets and the shape of their shared life.
From his grandparents' beginnings in rural Ireland and colonial Rhodesia, Lanchester navigates through his family's lives: his father Bill's devastating wartime separation from his parents; his mother Julia's tragic first love, her decision to become a nun and her adoption of a new identity. Lanchester illuminates their characters and explores their motives with moving insight.
Family Romance is a book about reticence, and also about its costs. It is a story about love and Ireland, and fearing the strength of your own feelings; about family ties, and the flight from family, and the deep human need to keep secrets.