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Set against the backdrop of fifty years of white presence in South Africa, the novel explores a son's complex relationship with his remarkable mother, Kathleen Healey. A multifaceted character, she is an aviator, big game hunter, and a lover of knitting, with a colorful past that includes boxing with Hemingway. As she faces illness, her son navigates her final wishes while grappling with his capacity for love. With a blend of humor and poignancy, the narrative captures the essence of their bond and the vibrant romance of Africa.
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My Mother's Lovers, Christopher Hope
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- My Mother's Lovers
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Christopher Hope
- Publisher
- Grove Atlantic
- Publisher
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 448
- ISBN13
- 9780802143730
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of fifty years of white presence in South Africa, the novel explores a son's complex relationship with his remarkable mother, Kathleen Healey. A multifaceted character, she is an aviator, big game hunter, and a lover of knitting, with a colorful past that includes boxing with Hemingway. As she faces illness, her son navigates her final wishes while grappling with his capacity for love. With a blend of humor and poignancy, the narrative captures the essence of their bond and the vibrant romance of Africa.