I just finished reading Daughter Dalloway, a quiet strength of a book, about two women searching for identity, and while I wouldn't compare the fictionalized spinoff of Virginia Woolf's classic to Towards Another Summer, I felt called to tell you about it. How fortunate you were to go into that used bookstore and find Janet Frame's book! I think it was meant to be.
Janet seems like an interesting writer to know and am glad to read of Jane Campion's quote about her. What fortitude and vulnerability Janet had to check herself into hospital and I am glad she didn't have a lobotomy, but oh my, I've read too many accounts of women in hospitals undergoing electro-shock therapy. It saddens and angers me in one fell swoop. I'm writing about a few of them myself, though from a fictional standpoint.
Thanks, Tessa! Daughter Dalloway sounds very interesting! What a cool idea for a book. I’m glad you enjoyed learning about Janet Frame. Her history really is troubling. But it’s inspiring how she overcomes her diagnosis and treatment—by writing about it.
What a gorgeous home you are taking care of for a few weeks. This is a super interesting introduction to Janet Frame. Thank you and I wish you a peaceful, relaxing time in Surrey!
I just finished reading Daughter Dalloway, a quiet strength of a book, about two women searching for identity, and while I wouldn't compare the fictionalized spinoff of Virginia Woolf's classic to Towards Another Summer, I felt called to tell you about it. How fortunate you were to go into that used bookstore and find Janet Frame's book! I think it was meant to be.
Janet seems like an interesting writer to know and am glad to read of Jane Campion's quote about her. What fortitude and vulnerability Janet had to check herself into hospital and I am glad she didn't have a lobotomy, but oh my, I've read too many accounts of women in hospitals undergoing electro-shock therapy. It saddens and angers me in one fell swoop. I'm writing about a few of them myself, though from a fictional standpoint.
Thanks, Tessa! Daughter Dalloway sounds very interesting! What a cool idea for a book. I’m glad you enjoyed learning about Janet Frame. Her history really is troubling. But it’s inspiring how she overcomes her diagnosis and treatment—by writing about it.
Very interesting. Enjoy the lovely home.
What a gorgeous home you are taking care of for a few weeks. This is a super interesting introduction to Janet Frame. Thank you and I wish you a peaceful, relaxing time in Surrey!
Thank you, Monica! I’m glad you enjoyed it. :)