Rachel Bower Books

The resurgence of literary letters at the end of the twentieth century is explored through the works of diverse authors such as Monica Ali, John Berger, and Alice Walker. This book highlights how epistolary conventions facilitate dialogue across cultural and linguistic boundaries. It examines how letters serve various purposes, from presenting non-anglophone perspectives to challenging societal borders like prisons and nation-states. Central to these works is the appeal to readers, emphasizing the responsibility to engage with the correspondence presented.

Set against the haunting landscapes of Northern England, the narrative follows three women grappling with personal turmoil. Alex struggles to maintain her family amidst her husband's growing discontent, Lauren seeks a fresh start with a new partner while raising her sons, and Nancy feels lost in a care home, yearning for her past. As their lives unravel, an ominous creature lurks nearby, intertwining their fates and compelling them to confront their fears and secrets in a quest for liberation and survival.

Exploring the often-overlooked narratives of women in history, this debut poetry collection delves into the complexities of motherhood and our shared responsibilities toward lives and the environment. Rachel Bower's work aims to broaden the understanding of motherhood, highlighting the interconnectedness of personal and collective experiences. Through her poignant verses, she invites readers to reflect on the roles women play in shaping both their families and the world around them.

Through pregnancy, birth and early childhood, Rachel Bower's poetry takes us on an unsentimental journey from womb to world. Along the way, she explores the largely unmapped territories of loss, bewilderment, shame, transformation and betrayal, and reclaims the intimate histories, mythologies and wisdom our bodies share. This thought-provoking collection takes a frank, unflinching look at the joys and challenges of modern parenting, moving seamlessly between the mysterious, almost magical stages that make us what we are - people who create people.