White Walls

Name: White Walls
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SKU: 9780451473110
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A Memoir About Motherhood, Daughterhood, and the Mess In Between

By Judy Batalion

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Summary

White Walls by Judy Batalion is a compelling memoir that explores themes of family, identity, and memory. The author delves into her relationship with her mother, a hoarder, and contrasts this with her own desire for order and stability. As Batalion navigates motherhood herself, she reflects on the complexities of familial bonds and the legacy of trauma spanning generations.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartfelt and humorous personal stories about family dynamics, identity, and the complexities of maternal relationships. The author offers an earnest exploration of her life while balancing her roots with modern realities, crafting a narrative filled with authenticity and courage.

Description

Judy Batalion grew up in a house filled with endless piles of junk, obsessively gathered and stored by her hoarder mother. The first chance she had, she escaped the clutter to create a new identity - one made of order, regimen and clean white walls. Until, one day, she found herself enmeshed in life's biggest chaos: motherhood.

Told with heartbreaking honesty and humour, this is Judy's poignant account of her trials negotiating the messiness of motherhood and the indelible marks that mothers and daughters make on each other's lives.

In White Walls, Batalion explores her journey with a deft blend of wit and candour, providing a touching narrative that resonates with anyone who has experienced the complexities of family relationships.

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Judy Batalion's White Walls is lauded for its fresh and honest portrayal of mother-daughter relationships, seamlessly blending humour with poignant reflections. The author’s talent in balancing emotional highs and lows is noted, offering both laughter and introspective insights. Critics highlight the memoir as a profound exploration of family dynamics, contemporary Jewish identity, and the lasting impacts of historical trauma. Overall, it’s praised for its beautifully crafted prose and its relatable examination of personal and familial identity.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780451473110

Publisher: New American Library

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 January 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: New American Library

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 294g

Pages: 342

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Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Health & Wellness Judy Batalion Non-Fiction Penguin Books Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Judy Batalion grew up in Montreal. She studied at Harvard before moving to London, where she worked as a curator by day and a comedian by night. She now lives with her husband and daughters in New York.

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