Fishing For Maui

Dive into the captivating world of *Fishing For Maui*, a remarkable novel by Isa Pearl Ritchie that explores family dynamics, food, and mental illness. This thought-provoking paperback, measuring 152 x 229 mm and featuring 366 pages, was selected as one of the Listener 100 Best Books of 2018, making it a must-read for literature enthusiasts. Join Valerie, who turns to George Eliot to escape the overwhelming responsibilities of caring for her patients and family. Meanwhile, Elena is caught in a whirlwind of health obsession and blogging, oblivious to her partner Malcolm's ethical dilemmas. Evie's mission to save the planet one chicken at a time intersects with Michael's journey to reconnect with his M?ori heritage, painting a rich tapestry of personal quests and cultural identity. Amidst the chaos, young Rosa navigates her fantasy world but possesses the insight to recognize their shared crisis. This novel beautifully illustrates the complexities of love, commitment, and the challenges faced when families come together in times of need. *Fishing For Maui* is not only a narrative about individual struggles but also a compassionate exploration of mental wellness and familial bonds.

Author: Isa Pearl Ritchie Publisher: Te Ra Aroha Press
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 152 x 229 x 20 mm
Pages: 366
Publication Date: 05-07-2018

Selected in the Listener 100 Best Books of 2018! A novel about food, wh?nau, and mental illness. Valerie reads George Eliot to get to sleep - just to take her mind off worries over her patients, her children, their father and the next family dinner. Elena is so obsessed with health, traditional food, her pregnancy and her blog she doesn’t notice that her partner, Malcolm the ethicist, is getting himself into a moral dilemma of his own making. Evie wants to save the world one chicken at a time. Meanwhile her boyfriend, Michael is on a quest to reconnect with his M?ori heritage and discover his own identity. Rosa is eight years old and lost in her own fantasy world, but she’s the only one who can tell something’s not right. Crisis has the power to bring this family together, but will it be too late? "An accomplished story of a family in crisis - Ritchie's great skill is her ability to conjure the inner lives if her characters. Fishing For Maui is a compassionate meditation on what it means to be well". - Sarah Jane Barnett