The Chronology of Water

Name: The Chronology of Water
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781786893307
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By Lidia Yuknavitch

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The Chronology of Water by Lidia Yuknavitch is a raw and poetic memoir that explores the complexities of life through a deeply personal lens. It delves into themes of identity, grief, love, and sexuality, often examining the author's experiences with swimming and water as powerful metaphors for transformation and survival. The narrative is both lyrical and candid, offering a profound reflection on the chaos and beauty of human existence.
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The Chronology of Water

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From the debris of her troubled early life, Lidia Yuknavitch weaves an astonishing tale of survival. It is a life that navigates, and transcends, abuse, addiction, self-destruction, and the crushing loss of a stillborn child.

A kind of memoir that is also a paean to the pursuit of beauty, self-expression, and desire—for men and women—and the exhilaration of swimming, The Chronology of Water lays a life bare.

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The Chronology of Water by Lidia Yuknavitch is praised for its brutal honesty, emotive storytelling, and raw beauty. Reviewers highlight its transformative power, reflecting themes of survival and self-acceptance. The book is lauded for its compelling narrative, blending moments of beauty and humour with profound insights into womanhood and the struggle to find one's voice amidst life's challenges. It is a memoir that leaves a lasting impression, often described as groundbreaking and deeply affecting.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786893307

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 January 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 215g

Pages: 304

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Biography & Memoir Health & Wellness Lidia Yuknavitch Non-Fiction Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Lidia Yuknavitch is the author of the novels The Book of Joan,The Small Backs of Children and Dora: A Headcase. Her highly acclaimed memoir, The Chronology of Water, was a finalist for a PEN Center USA award for Creative Non-fiction and winner of a PNBA Award and the Oregon Book Awards' Readers' Choice. Her TED talk, 'The Beauty of Being a Misfit', has been watched over two million times. Lidia teaches in Oregon, where she lives with her husband and their son. She is a very good swimmer.

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