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Explore the captivating narrative of 'The Man on the Mantlepiece', an enthralling memoir that intertwines personal tragedy with historical intrigue. Set against the backdrop of a mysterious 1952 electric storm off Wattamolla, NSW, this compelling book will leave you questioning the boundaries of life and memory. The story reveals the fate of the CSIRO Cloud Physics Dakota and its crew, including the author’s father, who mysteriously vanishes during a devastating waterspout. The remnants of his life emerge within the pages, portraying a daughter's profound grief and her struggle to understand her father’s legacy.
This memoir invites readers to ponder the enigma of loss, identity, and the strange circumstances that can shape our histories. As the daughter reflects on her mother’s deification of the lost man, she embarks on a journey filled with Cold War conspiracies and scientific exploration, uncovering the profound connections between the past and present.
With its beautifully written prose and emotive storytelling, 'The Man on the Mantlepiece' captures the essence of familial bonds and the search for understanding. Ideal for fans of memoirs and historical narratives, this book offers a unique lens on grief and resilience.
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Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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ISBN: 9781760800031
Year: 2018
Publisher: UWA 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: 9781760800031
Year: 2018
Publisher: UWA Publishing
Description:
During a 1952 electric storm off Wattamolla NSW a waterspout drew in the CSIRO Cloud Physics Dakota, atomising all those aboard, including the writer's father. Or did it? When his living body has disappeared, what to make of the uniformed man on the mantelpiece?
Just as the waterspout gathers up living creatures and broken things to transport them elsewhere, this memoir dreams its way into the fragments of his life, along with the queer fall-out in its wake. When her grief-stricken mother deifies the disappeared, the daughter strives to become him. Sometimes it seems that fateful scenarios, including Cold War conspiracies and ill-conceived scientific projects, converge on the man on the mantelpiece; but at times of grace he steps down joyfully to resume the dance with the living.
This memoir invites readers to ponder the enigma of loss, identity, and the strange circumstances that can shape our histories. As the daughter reflects on her mother’s deification of the lost man, she embarks on a journey filled with Cold War conspiracies and scientific exploration, uncovering the profound connections between the past and present.
With its beautifully written prose and emotive storytelling, 'The Man on the Mantlepiece' captures the essence of familial bonds and the search for understanding. Ideal for fans of memoirs and historical narratives, this book offers a unique lens on grief and resilience.
**Delivery Information:**
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: 9781760800031
Year: 2018
Publisher: UWA 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: 9781760800031
Year: 2018
Publisher: UWA Publishing
Description:
During a 1952 electric storm off Wattamolla NSW a waterspout drew in the CSIRO Cloud Physics Dakota, atomising all those aboard, including the writer's father. Or did it? When his living body has disappeared, what to make of the uniformed man on the mantelpiece?
Just as the waterspout gathers up living creatures and broken things to transport them elsewhere, this memoir dreams its way into the fragments of his life, along with the queer fall-out in its wake. When her grief-stricken mother deifies the disappeared, the daughter strives to become him. Sometimes it seems that fateful scenarios, including Cold War conspiracies and ill-conceived scientific projects, converge on the man on the mantelpiece; but at times of grace he steps down joyfully to resume the dance with the living.