'An incitement to riot . . . It's an extraordinary piece of work and
the writing is utterly beautiful . . . I laughed out loud, often, in
painful recognition.' Esther Freud
'As compulsive as a thriller.' Kate Kellaway, _Observer_
'Thank god for Rachel Cusk's beautifully written and compelling
memoir.' Claire Messud, _Guardian _Books of the Year
'Cusk is not afraid to address frankly the grief for freedom lost, the
despair, pain, boredom and guilt - all in the context of the mother's
unspeakable love for the baby . . . Perhaps the most beautifully
written and moving book on the subject.' Stephanie Merritt, _Observer_
_A LIFE'S WORK _IS RACHEL CUSK'S FUNNY, MOVING, BRUTALLY HONEST
ACCOUNT OF HER EARLY EXPERIENCES OF MOTHERHOOD. AN EDUCATION IN
BABIES, BOOKS, BREAST-FEEDING, TODDLER GROUPS, BROKEN NIGHTS, BAD
ADVICE AND NEVER BEING ALONE, IT IS A LANDMARK WORK, WHICH HAS
PROVOKED ACCLAIM AND OUTRAGE IN EQUAL MEASURE.
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780571316144
Publisert
2015
Utgiver
Vendor
Faber & Faber
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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