Losing It

Dive into the poignant world of 'Losing It' by the acclaimed author, set in the gritty suburbs of 1980s Melbourne. This powerful coming-of-age novel follows Josie, a young woman navigating the turbulent waters of a fractured family life, where her father’s alcoholism casts a long shadow over her adolescence. With her mother tirelessly working as a factory machinist to keep the family afloat, Josie's struggles with self-destructive behavior, substance abuse, and tumultuous friendships reveal a raw, unfiltered look at life in a working-class environment. The book brilliantly captures her internal battles—an intense longing for love and acceptance intertwined with feelings of repulsion towards her father’s downward spiral. Perfect for readers seeking gripping narratives, 'Losing It' is a visceral journey that sheds light on the complexity of familial bonds and personal resilience. This B-format paperback edition, published by The Text Publishing Company, features 208 pages of rich storytelling that will resonate with anyone reflecting on the challenges of youth and identity. Add 'Losing It' to your reading list today and explore this uniquely intimate portrayal of adolescence that remains both shocking and relatable. Enjoy FREE shipping on your purchase from Smartfox NZ, but please note that combined shipping with other items is not available. Allow up to 10 days for delivery.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925498363
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2017
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 208


Description:
In the 1980s in the Melbourne suburb of Fawkner, Josie's father is drinking himself to an ugly and appalling death. Josie's mother is a factory machinist, bringing home piecework to keep the family afloat.And Josie is surviving, or not-self-destructive sex, excessive alcohol, drugs, brutalised friendships.But her internal monologue-intense, immediate and raw-reveals a heartbreaking portrait of an intelligent young woman desperately looking for a way to make sense of her life, grappling with her feelings of repulsion and love for her father and her longing to be loved.First published in 1998, Losing It is a vivid and visceral account of 1980s working-class Melbourne and a coming-of-age story that is both familiar and unique, shocking and intimate.

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