Julia Darling was een schrijfster wiens werk thema's van menselijke verbinding en veerkracht onderzocht. Haar vroege carrière als performance dichteres infuseerde haar schrijven met een dynamische energie, waarmee ze vers bracht naar onverwachte publieken. Darling's proza duikt vaak in de complexiteit van relaties en de stille drama's van het dagelijks leven, gekenmerkt door haar scherpe geest en scherpe observatie. Haar literaire bijdragen omvatten poëzie, korte verhalen en romans, en lieten een nalatenschap achter van inzichtelijke en ontroerende verhalen.
This collected edition commemorates the 10th anniversary of Julia Darling's death, and includes a substantial selection of unpublished work. Jackie Kay writes: "The poems are funny, irreverent, moving and never sentimental. You can recognise yourself in them, recognise your family. They are warm,... číst celé
Award-winning novelist Julia Darling's classic tale of the search for love, identity and acceptance is funny, poignant and bizarre by turns, as Gert gradually learns that her journey to the future must go via the past.
Set against a backdrop of a challenging Christmas season, the story follows fifteen-year-old Caris as she navigates family turmoil after her mother is arrested for shoplifting. With her father, Mac, striving to maintain stability, the arrival of Caris's chaotic grandmother adds to the tension. This poignant narrative explores themes of family dynamics, resilience, and the complexities of love during difficult times, all while capturing the spirit of the holidays in Newcastle upon Tyne.
In this definitive collection, Julia Darling's indomitable women emerge laughing, shouting and snarling. Their heartbreakingly funny stories portray women making their own worlds - of survival, love and loyalty. This exquisite book will enfold the reader in an origami of vivacious, witty narratives, exploring the fault lines in everyday life.