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Other People's Houses
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Discover the evocative memoir, 'Other People's Houses' by Hilary McPhee. In this brand new trade paperback, published by Melbourne University Press in 2019, McPhee shares her profound journey through personal turmoil and cultural exploration. After a heart-wrenching divorce, she travels to the Middle East to work on a writing project for a member of the Hashemite royal family. Set against a backdrop of rich landscapes in Cortona, Amman, and London, this memoir transports readers into a vivid narrative of resilience and reflection. Through poignant storytelling, McPhee portrays her struggles with extreme loneliness, while finding strength in the remarkable women surrounding her. This compelling read offers insights into friendship, exile, and personal growth, as it beautifully depicts the process of returning home and reshaping one's life. With 232 pages filled with warmth and honesty, 'Other People's Houses' is a must-read for fans of memoirs and narratives that explore the intricacies of human relationships. Order now and enjoy FREE shipping at Smartfox NZ, your go-to online store for literary treasures. Please note that combined shipping is not available for this item. Allow up to 10 days for delivery.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780522875645
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2019
Publisher: MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PUB
Pages: 232
Description:
In Other People's Houses publishing legend Hilary McPhee exchanges one hemisphere for another. Fleeing the aftermath of a failed marriage, she embarks on a writing project in the Middle East, for a member of the Hashemite royal family, a man she greatly respects. Here she finds herself faced with different kinds of exile, new kinds of banishment.
From apartments in Cortona and Amman and an attic in London, McPhee watches other women managing magnificently alone as she flounders through the mire of Extreme Loneliness.
Other People's Houses is a brutally honest memoir, funny, sad, full of insights into worlds to which she was given privileged access, and of the friendships which sustained her.
And ultimately, of course, this is the story of returning home, of picking up the pieces, and facing the music as her house and her life takes on new shapes.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780522875645
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2019
Publisher: MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PUB
Pages: 232
Description:
In Other People's Houses publishing legend Hilary McPhee exchanges one hemisphere for another. Fleeing the aftermath of a failed marriage, she embarks on a writing project in the Middle East, for a member of the Hashemite royal family, a man she greatly respects. Here she finds herself faced with different kinds of exile, new kinds of banishment.
From apartments in Cortona and Amman and an attic in London, McPhee watches other women managing magnificently alone as she flounders through the mire of Extreme Loneliness.
Other People's Houses is a brutally honest memoir, funny, sad, full of insights into worlds to which she was given privileged access, and of the friendships which sustained her.
And ultimately, of course, this is the story of returning home, of picking up the pieces, and facing the music as her house and her life takes on new shapes.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
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