Learning How to Breathe

Discover an unforgettable journey in **Learning How to Breathe**, a moving memoir by artist Linda Neil. This touching narrative delves into the profound bond between a daughter and her ailing mother, Joan, a dedicated singing teacher. As Linda returns home to Brisbane, she embarks on a life-changing commitment that intertwines their lives through music. The memoir explores themes of familial love, the healing power of music, and the struggle of accepting the inevitable. Readers will find themselves captivated by Linda's reflections on the classical masters and the infectious rhythm of street sounds that shaped her upbringing. This beautifully written account resonates with anyone who has navigated complex family dynamics or cherished memories tied to music. With 352 pages of heartfelt storytelling, **Learning How to Breathe** is more than just a book; it’s a profound reminder of what it means to belong and heal. Whether you're searching for **inspiring memoirs**, **family stories**, or **books about music and healing**, this title offers it all. Enhance your bookshelf with this **moving tribute** to love, art, and reconciliation. Available now at Smartfox NZ, this product qualifies for FREE shipping. Note that combined shipping for other products is not applicable with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780702237348
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2009
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Pages: 352


Description:
When musician Linda Neil returns home to Brisbane to care for her ailing mother, Joan, a singing teacher, she has no idea what she is committing to, or even that she is committing at all. The experience will change her life. Connected by a deep love of music - from Linda's own songs and the works of the classical masters, to the musical comedy of the dance hall and the sound of the street - Linda finds a new bond with her mother. As Joan's illness progress, their shared musical passion soothes and instructs, helps them to make sense of what is happening and, finally, to accept it. Beautifully written and deeply felt, Learning How to Breathe is a daughter's love song to her mother, and unforgettable true story about what it means to find home. 'Finely crafted, subtle and tender, Learning How to Breathe is a beautiful tribute to the loving complexity of family. It reminds us that inspiration lies at the heart of both intimacy and art.' GAIL JONES author of Sorry 'A superb memoir - moving, transporting unforgettable' MARION CAMPBELL author of Fragments from a Paper Witch

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