To Throw Away Unopened

Name: To Throw Away Unopened
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SKU: 9780571326228
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By Viv Albertine

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To Throw Away Unopened by Viv Albertine is a poignant memoir that delves into the complexities of family dynamics, personal history, and the elusive nature of truth. The author reflects on her relationships, particularly with her mother and sister, uncovering deeply buried family secrets and confronting past conflicts. The narrative is introspective and raw, illustrating the emotional journey of coming to terms with her identity and familial bonds.
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to raw, honest, and introspective memoirs. It delves into personal and family dynamics with a candid and often humorous look at life's complexities, perfect for those interested in reflective and insightful autobiographical narratives.

To Throw Away Unopened

Brave, intimate, and deeply confessional, this is the long-awaited follow-up to Viv Albertine's sensational bestselling memoir.

Brave, intimate, and deeply confessional, this is the long-awaited follow-up to Viv Albertine's sensational bestselling memoir.

Description

"What was I fighting for? Even now I'm not sure. Something so old and so deep, it has no words, no shape, no logic."

Viv Albertine has always been obsessed with the truth: the truth about family, power, and her identity as a rebel and outsider. But at what cost?

In this brutally honest memoir, she relentlessly exposes human dysfunctionality: the impossibility of intimacy, and the damage wrought upon us by secrets and revelations, siblings and parents. Written with Albertine's unique vulnerability and intelligence, To Throw Away Unopened is a startling self-portrait and a testament to rebuilding oneself and facing the world again.

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To Throw Away Unopened by Viv Albertine receives praise for its raw honesty and emotional depth. Reviewers admire Albertine's compelling narrative and her ability to address complex family dynamics with brutal candour. Her writing is often described as fearless and insightful, resonating deeply with readers who appreciate autobiographical storytelling.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571326228

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 April 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 208g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Songwriter and musician Viv Albertine was the guitarist in cult female punk band The Slits. She was a key player in British counter-culture before her career in TV and film Directing. Her first solo album The Vermilion Border was released in 2012, and her memoir, Clothes, Clothes, Clothes, Music, Music, Music, Boys, Boys, Boys was a Sunday Times, Mojo, Rough Trade, and NME Book of the Year in 2014, as well as being shortlisted for the National Book Awards.

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