Tales of a Patchwork Life
A Memoir of the Stories That Keep Me
Seiten
2024
The Mercier Press (Verlag)
978-1-78117-950-5 (ISBN)
The Mercier Press (Verlag)
978-1-78117-950-5 (ISBN)
Brighid 'Biddy' McLaughlin, Irish journalist and storyteller, writes a memoir of resilience in the face of uncharted grief, finding solace in art, cooking and storytelling. 'Tales of a Patchwork Life' celebrates the unconventional people and passions that sustained her.
Brighid 'Biddy' McLaughlin, the acclaimed Irish journalist and storyteller, has endured unthinkable tragedy—the murder of her beloved sister Siobhan and the devastating drowning of her husband. Yet, in the face of overwhelming grief, McLaughlin refuses to be consumed by darkness. From behind the half-door of her enchanting Dalkey cottage, in exquisite and honest prose, McLaughlin reflects upon the cherished memories evoked by the objects surrounding her, carrying the reader along on a journey of grief, resilience and hope. From the delicate Madeleine tray that whispers Siobhan's name to her own folk art illustrations that dance across the pages, McLaughlin's memoir is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of storytelling to heal even the deepest wounds.
As the late John B. Keane once remarked, ‘Biddy had been a storyteller all her life. In drawings, words and painting, she has captured the tales of common and not-so-common folk caught up in the maelstrom of life.’
McLaughlin's memoir celebrates the people, places, and passions that sustained her: her unconventional background, her bohemian friends, her love of art and cooking, and the solace found within the walls of her cottage.
Tales of a Patchwork Life is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration and comfort. It offers a powerful reminder of the extraordinary strength that lies within.
Brighid 'Biddy' McLaughlin, the acclaimed Irish journalist and storyteller, has endured unthinkable tragedy—the murder of her beloved sister Siobhan and the devastating drowning of her husband. Yet, in the face of overwhelming grief, McLaughlin refuses to be consumed by darkness. From behind the half-door of her enchanting Dalkey cottage, in exquisite and honest prose, McLaughlin reflects upon the cherished memories evoked by the objects surrounding her, carrying the reader along on a journey of grief, resilience and hope. From the delicate Madeleine tray that whispers Siobhan's name to her own folk art illustrations that dance across the pages, McLaughlin's memoir is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of storytelling to heal even the deepest wounds.
As the late John B. Keane once remarked, ‘Biddy had been a storyteller all her life. In drawings, words and painting, she has captured the tales of common and not-so-common folk caught up in the maelstrom of life.’
McLaughlin's memoir celebrates the people, places, and passions that sustained her: her unconventional background, her bohemian friends, her love of art and cooking, and the solace found within the walls of her cottage.
Tales of a Patchwork Life is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration and comfort. It offers a powerful reminder of the extraordinary strength that lies within.
Brighid 'Biddy' McLaughlin is an award-winning Irish journalist known for her captivating storytelling.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 23.11.2024 |
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| Zusatzinfo | 50 Line drawings, black and white |
| Verlagsort | Cork |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 135 x 215 mm |
| Themenwelt | Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte |
| ISBN-10 | 1-78117-950-6 / 1781179506 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-78117-950-5 / 9781781179505 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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