Fracture

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SKU: 9781781257241
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Stories of How Great Lives Take Root in Trauma

By Matthew Parris

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Fracture by Matthew Parris is a captivating memoir that explores the author's personal journey through a severe medical crisis. As Parris reflects on his life, he provides insights into his past experiences and the way they shaped his identity. This narrative is infused with profound moments of introspection and resilience, offering readers a compelling look at overcoming adversity.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy soul-searching tales and candid reflections on life. The author's journey weaves personal anecdotes with an exploration of identity, resilience, and change, making it a compelling read for those interested in human experiences and personal growth.

Matthew Parris, presenter of Great Lives on BBC Radio 4, explores the surprising connection between trauma and greatness through vivid case histories.

Matthew Parris, presenter of Great Lives on BBC Radio 4, explores the surprising connection between trauma and greatness through vivid case histories.

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A Times Biography of the Year

Ada Lovelace. Frederick Douglass. Vladimir Lenin. Marie Curie. Frieda Kahlo. Carl Jung. Tupac Shakur. All geniuses who changed the world in ways that still influence our lives today. And all men and women who experienced, in childhood, trauma so severe that it should have broken them completely.

While presenting Great Lives on Radio 4, Matthew Parris noticed a trend in the lives of the exceptional people the programme covered: many of them had been marked by extreme trauma and deprivation. They seemed to have succeeded not only in spite of their backgrounds, but perhaps even because of them.

As Matthew Parris brings each individual's story to life in this original and compelling study, it becomes clear that we must rethink the origins of success, as well as the legacy of trauma.

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Fracture by Matthew Parris has been praised for its graceful and compassionate tribute to human resilience, displaying an elegant and wide-ranging prose style. Reviewers have admired Parris's linguistic flair, historical insight, and wit, noting its entertaining and informative nature. It's described as an engaging read akin to an accessible and enjoyable radio script.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781257241

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Profile Books Ltd

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 304

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Biography & Memoir Matthew Parris Non-Fiction

About the Author

Matthew Parris worked for the Foreign Office before serving as an MP. He now writes as a columnist for The Times and the Spectator, and has previously won the Best Columnist award at the British Press Awards. He is the author of several books, including his biography Chance Witness, the bestselling The Spanish Ambassador's Suitcase and a compendium of the world's greatest insults, Scorn.

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