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Nightshade Mother
A Disentangling
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- Pages
- 240 pages
- Reading time
- 9 hours
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The memoir explores the deeply impactful relationship between Gwyneth Lewis and her controlling mother, revealing the emotional abuse that shaped her life. Through a dialogue with her younger self, Lewis reflects on her toxic upbringing, using metaphors and literary references to navigate her pain. This powerful narrative emphasizes the healing potential of art and language, ultimately portraying a journey of self-discovery and reconciliation. It stands as a testament to resilience, forgiveness, and the quest for a sense of belonging.
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Nightshade Mother, Gwyneth Lewis
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- Nightshade Mother
- Subtitle
- A Disentangling
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Gwyneth Lewis
- Publisher
- University of Wales Press
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 240
- ISBN13
- 9781915279903
- Category
- Motherhood and Parenthood, Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The memoir explores the deeply impactful relationship between Gwyneth Lewis and her controlling mother, revealing the emotional abuse that shaped her life. Through a dialogue with her younger self, Lewis reflects on her toxic upbringing, using metaphors and literary references to navigate her pain. This powerful narrative emphasizes the healing potential of art and language, ultimately portraying a journey of self-discovery and reconciliation. It stands as a testament to resilience, forgiveness, and the quest for a sense of belonging.