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The essays delve into personal and universal themes, blending humor with poignant reflections. Linda Burgess shares her experiences as the wife of an All Black, her passion for education, and the profound grief of losing her baby, Toby. Her writing captures the essence of family, friendship, and the complexities of memory, while also exploring life transitions such as children leaving home and travels with grandchildren. With a clever and observant style, these pieces resonate deeply, making them both moving and relatable without falling into sentimentality.
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Someone's Wife: A Memoir of Sorts, Linda Burgess
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- Title
- Someone's Wife: A Memoir of Sorts
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Linda Burgess
- Publisher
- Allen & Unwin
- Publisher
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 304
- ISBN13
- 9781988547251
- Description
- The essays delve into personal and universal themes, blending humor with poignant reflections. Linda Burgess shares her experiences as the wife of an All Black, her passion for education, and the profound grief of losing her baby, Toby. Her writing captures the essence of family, friendship, and the complexities of memory, while also exploring life transitions such as children leaving home and travels with grandchildren. With a clever and observant style, these pieces resonate deeply, making them both moving and relatable without falling into sentimentality.