Kintsugi
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Kintsugi
Kintsugi
These essays are a poignant reminder that some things cannot be fixed but can still hold immense beauty and meaning.
All her life, Marie O'Rourke has been a Good Girl, a perfectionist, using words to apply golden seams to an imperfect life in an attempt to make something beautiful out of things that are flawed or broken. A volatile father, the death of a sister far too young, a faltering marriage, the ghosts of lovers pastβthese are just some of the fragments that Marie puts together again in these essays that explore her closest relationships as a daughter, sister, mother, wife, and lover.
With exquisite prose, Marie reflects on the beauty of brokenness and the ways in which time can transform our understanding of truth, forgiveness, and healing. These essays are a poignant reminder that some things cannot be fixed but can still hold immense beauty and meaning.
Whether you've experienced similar struggles or are seeking a deeper understanding of the human experience, Marie's collection will leave you moved and inspired.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781760992644
Publisher: Fremantle Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 January 2024
Country: Australia
Imprint: Fremantle Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 141.0mm
Height: 208.0mm
Weight: 260g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Marie OβRourke is an Australian author, researcher, critic and educator. She is β and always has been β entranced by the power of words. Marieβs essays slide across and through genres as they attempt to capture the shapeshifting nature of memory and identity. Her work has been published in many respected national and international journals and she holds a PhD from Curtin University, where she lectured in the Creative Writing, English & Literacy Studies, and Professional Writing & Publishing departments.
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