Honour & Other People's Children

Name: Honour & Other People's Children
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781925603729
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By Michael Sala and Helen Garner

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Honour & Other People's Children by Michael Sala and Helen Garner offers a poignant exploration of relationships and the complexities of human emotion. Through interconnected tales, it delves into the struggles and dynamics of personal honour, parenthood, and the influence of others on one's life. Each narrative intimately unravels the characters' innermost thoughts, revealing how they grapple with love, loyalty, and the challenges of maintaining deeper connections amidst life's unpredictabilities.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this engaging and reflective book if you have a keen interest in exploring complex human relationships and the intricacies of family dynamics. The narratives are beautifully crafted, offering deep insights into personal struggles and emotional connections, which could captivate readers who appreciate character-driven stories.

Two stories that are classic Helen Garner, set against a backdrop of messy domestic life, and illuminated by her spare and affecting style .

Two classic Helen Garner novellas introduced by Michael Sala, award-winning author of The Last Thread and The Restorer

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Two novellas about the deep connections we forge with the people we love, and the pain of breaking those connections.

In Honour, Kathleen and Frank are amicably separated, in contact through shared parenting of their young daughter, Flo. But when Frank finds a new partner and wants a divorce, Kathleen is hurt. And Flo can’t understand why they all can’t live together.

In Other People’s Children, Ruth and Scotty live in a big share house that’s breaking up. Scotty is trying to hold on, remembering the early days of telling life stories and laughter and singing—and when the kids were everyone’s kids. But now the bitterness has crept in and their friendship is broken. Ruth is ready to move on—and she’ll take her kids with her.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Honour & Other People's Children receives praise for Helen Garner's meticulous attention to detail and her ability to observe life with unflinching clarity. Garner's style is noted for its precise distillation of experiences, making her work deeply influential across generations of writers.

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ISBN: 9781925603729

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Helen Garner writes novels, stories, screenplays and works of non-fiction. In 2006 she received the inaugural Melbourne Prize for Literature, and in 2016 she won the prestigious Windham–Campbell Prize for non-fiction and the Western Australian Premier’s Book Award. In 2019 she was honoured with the Australia Council Award for Lifetime Achievement in Literature. Her novels include The Children’s Bach, Cosmo Cosmolino and The Spare Room. She lives in Melbourne.

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