A Mother's Disgrace - Softcover

Dessaix, Robert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1925589021 ISBN 13: 9781925589023

Verlag: Brio Books, 2017

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‘One of the most intelligently moving autobiographical narratives I have ever read. A book that is fascinating, engrossing ... And a book that invites challenge.’ The Age

‘A journey of identity by a virtuoso in language and master of narrative control ... a brave, moving, funny, enthralling book.’ The Canberra Times

Reseña del editor:

Shortlisted for the Association for the Study of Australian Literature Gold Medal and the Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards

Highly commended for the FAW Christina Stead Award, the Age Book of the Year and the National Book Council CUB Banjo Awards

Adopted as a baby towards the end of World War II, Robert Dessaix grew up haunted by ‘a shaft of silence’ surrounding the question of his natural mother’s identity, and of his own identity and sexuality. In this touching memoir, he recounts the story of a most unusual childhood on Sydney’s North Shore, of his fascination with Russia and the years he spent studying in Cold War Moscow, and of his restless wanderings around the world.

Praise for A Mother's Disgrace by Robert Dessaix

‘One of the most intelligently moving autobiographical narratives I have ever read. A book that is fascinating, engrossing ... And a book that invites challenge.’ The Age

‘A journey of identity by a virtuoso in language and master of narrative control ... a brave, moving, funny, enthralling book.’ The Canberra Times

Über diese Auflage

• Verlag: Brio Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1925589021
• ISBN 13: 9781925589023
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Auflage: 2
• Anzahl der Seiten: 226