Wendy French schrijft humoristische fictie met een focus op vrouwelijke protagonisten. Haar werk vindt zijn oorsprong in een verrassend gelukkige en stabiele jeugd, die zij humoristisch als een belemmering voor artistieke kwelling beschouwt. Deze unieke benadering om inspiratie te vinden in alledaagse levensomstandigheden resulteert in frisse en onderhoudende verhalen.
Struggling to navigate her fresh start, Lauren Peterson finds herself at a crossroads, unsure of her next steps. The story explores her journey of self-discovery as she confronts past challenges and seeks to embrace new opportunities. Through personal growth and unexpected experiences, Lauren learns to redefine her identity and purpose in this transformative chapter of her life.
French delivers a smart, fast, funny take on mother-daughter relationships, boyfriend-girlfriend disasters, and the career girl blues. "Enjoyable . . . poignant . . . the emotions ring true."--"Entertainment Weekly."
Set in a cramped bungalow, the story explores the chaos and humor that ensue when Megan Ismore's relatives invade her space, each bringing their own set of issues. As she navigates the challenges of family dynamics and personal struggles, the narrative delves into themes of resilience, the complexities of relationships, and the quest for personal space amidst the chaos.
Born in the NHS was conceived when Wendy French and Jane Kirwan were talking about their experiences working in the health service, and being brought up in medical families. People are only gradually becoming aware of the damage that will be done by privatising the NHS so they decided to put their personal account on record and monitor the government's plans. They've included poetry, prose, memoir and facts. It isn't a polemic about the NHS but an impressionistic account using aspects that have touched their experience.