Train Lord

Name: Train Lord
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241525081
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The Astonishing True Story of One Man's Journey to Getting His Life Back On Track

By Oliver Mol

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Summary

Train Lord is a compelling memoir by Oliver Mol, exploring his journey after suffering from a debilitating migraine that halted his writing career. Turning to a job in the railway system in Sydney, he finds an unexpected path towards healing and self-discovery. The book offers a raw and humorous look at resilience and the transformative power of embracing life's unexpected detours.
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Train Lord, written by Oliver Mol, offers a heartfelt and introspective journey through recovery and self-discovery. This memoir may appeal to you if you're interested in stories of resilience, the healing power of human connection, and how seemingly ordinary experiences can transform lives. With a mix of vulnerability and wit, it provides an engaging exploration of finding unexpected solace and purpose amidst life's unpredictable turns.

Train Lord

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An arresting memoir about a 10-month migraine, a recovery in Australia, and a job on the railway when there were no other options.

Oliver Mol was a successful, clever, healthy twenty-five-year-old. Then one day the migraine started. For ten months, the pain was constant, exacerbated by writing, reading, using computers, looking at phones, or anything with a screen. Slowly, Oliver began to disappear.

One evening, Oliver googled the only thing he could think of—'full-time job, no experience, Sydney'. An ad for a train guard appeared. For two years, Oliver watched others live their lives, observing the intimacy of strangers brought together briefly and connected by the steady march of time.

Exquisitely written and bravely told, Train Lord is a searingly personal yet hugely relatable book, which asks what happens when your sense of self is suddenly destroyed, and how you get it back.

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Train Lord by Oliver Mol is praised for its unique, performance-like prose that encapsulates a vivid moment in time. It's described as a heartfelt exploration of storytelling and healing, offering a blend of humour and emotional depth. Critics highlight its raw, intimate insights into life's struggles and escapism, with Mol's writing noted for its nuanced, satirical, and poetic qualities. The book has been recognised for its ability to transform life's absurdities into moments of catharsis, winning acclaim for its entertaining and moving narrative.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241525081

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Michael Joseph Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 191g

Pages: 272

Collections

Biography & Memoir General Fiction Health & Wellness Mindset & Self Help New Year, New You Non-Fiction Oliver Mol Penguin Books Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Oliver Mol is the author of the critically acclaimed Lion Attack!. He was the inaugural winner of the Scribe Nonfiction Prize for Young Writers as well as the recipient of an Australian Council Grant. In 2020, the stage show of Train Lord proved a runaway success during the Sydney Fringe Season. Oliver grew up dividing his time between Texas and Brisbane and now lives in Sydney.