Anna Goldsworthy is a classically trained pianist and accomplished writer whose work offers a unique perspective on music and the creative process. Her writing delves into the emotional landscapes of performance and composition, exploring the deep connections between sound, memory, and identity. Through her lyrical prose, Goldsworthy invites readers to experience the profound beauty and intricate discipline of classical music.
The memoir offers an intimate glimpse into Anna Goldsworthy's early journey in the world of music, reflecting her passion and dedication. Through personal anecdotes and experiences, she shares the challenges and triumphs that shaped her as both an author and musician. The narrative captures the essence of pursuing one's dreams and the profound impact of music on her life.
Exploring the themes of identity and transformation, the narrative delves into the fluidity of existence, likening it to a cosmic dance where the boundaries between self and other blur. The imagery of morphing between forms raises questions about creation and self-formation, inviting readers to ponder the relationship between the creator and the created. This introspective journey challenges perceptions of individuality and the essence of being.
Sometimes events occur as one might wish but sometimes they do not. So says the ever-practical Ruby, always striving for what is right and proper, from the time we meet her as a striking soldier's fiancee through to the rather less steady years of her old age. With an eyebrow pencil in one hand and gardening shears in the other, Ruby navigates the intervening years doing her duty as a woman, allowing marriage and motherhood to fill her with purpose and pleasure - and only occasionally wondering, Is this all there is? In her moving, captivating fiction debut, award-winning author Anna Goldsworthy recreates Adelaide and Melbourne of half a century ago, bringing a family to life as they move through the decades, challenging and caring for and loving one another, often in surprising ways. Charming and sharply observed, Melting Moments is, like Ruby herself, a gentle powerhouse.