Amy's Children

Name: Amy's Children
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781922147080
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By Olga Masters

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Amy's Children by Olga Masters is a poignant exploration of a young mother navigating life in mid-20th-century Australia. Faced with hardship and societal expectations, Amy strives for independence while grappling with motherhood and personal desires. The novel delicately portrays her struggles and resilience amidst a backdrop of change and opportunity.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate narratives that explore the complexities of family dynamics and personal growth. Set in mid-20th century Australia, it delves into themes of motherhood, independence, and transformation, offering a richly detailed portrait of a woman's struggle to balance her own desires with the demands of raising her children.

The moving, uncliched story of Amy, who leaves her three children in their grandmother's care while she seeks work.

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Abandoned by her feckless husband during the Depression, Amy decides to leave her country town and her three infant children to try her luck in the big smoke. Life in wartime Sydney is far from easy, but for Amy there are the hard-won satisfactions of an office job and a house of her own. Until her eldest, Kathleen, appears needing a home while she attends high school. And Amy falls in love with a married man...

Amy's Children, Olga Masters' second and last novel, is a triumph. At its centre is Amy, one of the great characters in Australian literature.

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Amy's Children by Olga Masters is celebrated for its gentle and warm storytelling, with critics highlighting its polished and moving narrative. The novel is noted for providing a fresh, exuberant, yet controlled take on the intense and private lives of women and girls, transitioning seamlessly from rural to urban settings. It offers a richly detailed portrayal of life during the Depression and wartime, with a keen focus on the female experience and cultural values. The language is praised for its meticulous precision, contributing to the novel's classic status in Australian literature.

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ISBN: 9781922147080

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 June 2013

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 207g

Pages: 274

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