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Discover the powerful journey of self-exploration in "How to Knit a Human" by Anna Jacobson. This compelling memoir delves into the complexities of memory, identity, and the healing power of creativity. After experiencing psychosis and Electroconvulsive Therapy at the age of twenty-three, Anna finds herself awakening in a hospital, surrounded by unfamiliar faces that know her intimately. Struggling to reclaim her memories, Anna embarks on an intimate quest to untangle her past and rediscover her authentic self.
This book transcends a mere personal narrative; it is a profound exploration of how trauma reshapes our identities and relationships with others. Anna intricately weaves her fragmented memories into a cohesive narrative that emphasizes resilience, hope, and the inherent human need for connection.
"How to Knit a Human" is not just a memoir; it is a testament to the art of storytelling as a means of recovery. With eloquent prose, Anna grapples with crucial questions about care, memory, and the journey of reclaiming one’s narrative from the clutches of institutionalization.
Embrace this literary masterpiece to gain new insights into the fragile balance between memory and self. Perfect for readers seeking understanding and connection, this book is sure to resonate on multiple levels. You will be moved by the artistry of Anna Jacobson’s words and inspired by her courageous odyssey back to selfhood.
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: 9781761170041. Year: 2024. Publisher: NewSouth Publishing.
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: 9781761170041
Year: 2024
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Description:
I want to know what it was like to have crossed into the realm of madness. After all, I did it. I went mad. Why can’t I have the secret knowledge that comes with it?
How do you write a memoir when your memories have been taken? She awakens in hospital, greeted by nurses and patients she doesn’t recognise, but who address her with familiarity. She decides to untangle the clues.
How to Knit a Human is Anna’s quest to find her self and her memory after experiencing psychosis and Electroconvulsive therapy in 2011, at the age of twenty-three. As the memory barriers begin to crumble, Anna weaves her experiences around the gaps of memories that are still not accessible. Anna writes and creates art on her own terms. This book is a reclamation of story and self.
â€How to Knit a Human is a precise and searching memoir that illuminates the fragile balance that can exist between memory and one’s sense of self. The writing reflects superbly on the profound impact of memory loss caused by psychosis and its treatment, and shows us how storytelling can form part of healing through the sharing of experiences and a deeper understanding of them.’ — Kári GĂslason
â€In this wise, wry and moving memoir Anna Jacobson reclaims her self from the institutions that sought to define her. As she asks vital questions about care, memory and inheritance, Jacobson reminds us of the recuperative joy of creative life.’ — Mireille Juchau
â€This book is a revelation. If Leonora Carrington teamed up with Janet Frame you might get something close to the kind, gentle, weird and brutal brilliance
This book transcends a mere personal narrative; it is a profound exploration of how trauma reshapes our identities and relationships with others. Anna intricately weaves her fragmented memories into a cohesive narrative that emphasizes resilience, hope, and the inherent human need for connection.
"How to Knit a Human" is not just a memoir; it is a testament to the art of storytelling as a means of recovery. With eloquent prose, Anna grapples with crucial questions about care, memory, and the journey of reclaiming one’s narrative from the clutches of institutionalization.
Embrace this literary masterpiece to gain new insights into the fragile balance between memory and self. Perfect for readers seeking understanding and connection, this book is sure to resonate on multiple levels. You will be moved by the artistry of Anna Jacobson’s words and inspired by her courageous odyssey back to selfhood.
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: 9781761170041. Year: 2024. Publisher: NewSouth Publishing.
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: 9781761170041
Year: 2024
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Description:
I want to know what it was like to have crossed into the realm of madness. After all, I did it. I went mad. Why can’t I have the secret knowledge that comes with it?
How do you write a memoir when your memories have been taken? She awakens in hospital, greeted by nurses and patients she doesn’t recognise, but who address her with familiarity. She decides to untangle the clues.
How to Knit a Human is Anna’s quest to find her self and her memory after experiencing psychosis and Electroconvulsive therapy in 2011, at the age of twenty-three. As the memory barriers begin to crumble, Anna weaves her experiences around the gaps of memories that are still not accessible. Anna writes and creates art on her own terms. This book is a reclamation of story and self.
â€How to Knit a Human is a precise and searching memoir that illuminates the fragile balance that can exist between memory and one’s sense of self. The writing reflects superbly on the profound impact of memory loss caused by psychosis and its treatment, and shows us how storytelling can form part of healing through the sharing of experiences and a deeper understanding of them.’ — Kári GĂslason
â€In this wise, wry and moving memoir Anna Jacobson reclaims her self from the institutions that sought to define her. As she asks vital questions about care, memory and inheritance, Jacobson reminds us of the recuperative joy of creative life.’ — Mireille Juchau
â€This book is a revelation. If Leonora Carrington teamed up with Janet Frame you might get something close to the kind, gentle, weird and brutal brilliance