| The Black Pencil Woman: A Portrait of My Mother Contributor(s): Ros Holland (Author) |
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ISBN: 1784553522 ISBN-13: 9781784553524 Publisher: Austin Macauley OUR PRICE: $28.76 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - General |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 5" W x 8" (1.02 lbs) 336 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Told with beautiful honesty and adept written skill, The Black Pencil Woman: A Portrait of my Mother details Ros Holland's life dealing with multiple episodes of grief and struggle in light of her infallible mother's recent death. A striking account, these memoirs present a child's understanding of sickness, class struggles, northern community culture and coming-of-age within a family that is wrought with difficulties - whilst striving to remain intact despite it all. Strung together with reflections from the now-adult author, this story reveals how fragile the human psyche is in the face of despair and loss; yet how determination and a strong sense of self can overcome and find comfort. A truly inspiring tale, The Back Pencil Woman leaves no stone unturned and presents a stark reflection on the highs and lows of family life. |