{"title":"Tara Sidhoo Fraser","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the compelling works of Tara Sidhoo Fraser, a talented voice in the realm of biography and memoir. Known for her insightful storytelling, Fraser crafts narratives that resonate on both personal and universal levels. Her books, including the captivating \u003cem\u003eWhen My Ghost Sings\u003c\/em\u003e, invite readers into profound explorations of identity, memory, and the intricate tapestry of human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFraser's writing is characterised by its rich detail and emotional depth, drawing readers into the heart of her subjects' journeys. Her ability to convey complex themes with clarity and compassion makes her works both engaging and enlightening. Whether you're a seasoned reader of memoirs or new to the genre, Tara Sidhoo Fraser's books offer a unique perspective that is sure to enthrall and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into her collection today and experience the power of stories that bridge past and present, seen through the lens of a uniquely gifted author who embraces the art of memoir with authenticity and warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"when-my-ghost-sings-by-tara-sidhoo-fraser-9781551529271","title":"When My Ghost Sings","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA lucid exploration of amnesia, selfhood, and who is left behind when the past is obliterated.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTara Sidhoo Fraser is thirty-one years old when a rare mutation in her brain causes a stroke. Awakening after surgery with no memory of her previous life, she attempts to piece it all back together through a haze of amnesia. Yet, as memories do begin to surface, they are seen through someone else's eyes - the person whose body she stole, whom she calls Ghost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFighting to stabilize her existence, Tara struggles with the gulf between who she was and who she is now, while constantly battling and paying penance to Ghost. She meets Jude, who is also contending with their identity, the gap between who they are and who they present to the world. As Jude's transition progresses and they begin testosterone injections, Tara's conflict with Ghost heightens. Ghost's voice becomes stronger, and memories, buried in the body they now share, of hospital visits, old desires, and her ex threaten Tara's new relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe burrows deeper into the mystery of who she once was, recognizing the need to fuse herself and Ghost into one. \u003cem\u003eWhen My Ghost Sings\u003c\/em\u003e is a lyrical memoir of healing, a farewell letter, and an embracing\/reclamation of selfhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTara Sidhoo Fraser has authored one of a very few existing memoirs about amnesia. This is not a mere redemption story; Sidhoo Fraser does not position recovery as a tangible adversity to overcome. \u003cem\u003eWhen My Ghost Sings\u003c\/em\u003e is a lyrical exploration as much as it is a narrative. It is allegory, and it is sharply candid, an unhurried and nuanced journey of both uncertainty and love.\u003c\/strong\u003e Amber Dawn, author of \u003cem\u003eHow Poetry Saved My Life: A Hustler's Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46847149670636,"sku":"9781551529271","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11028113482740.jpg?v=1758933409"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tara-sidhoo-fraser.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}