Thank you to the publishers for this review copy.
I admit that I was surprised to see it longlisted for the Women’s Non Fiction prize 2025 and I didn’t have high expectations for it.
I was entirely proved wrong – it’s a brilliant read which I would be delighted to see shortlisted! Very happy to recommend on to others.
I loved the account of her life, her family, the highs and lows. So many schools, home, countries – such a well travelled life.
The books she was reading at the time, a brilliant snap shot. Many of course are now modern classics really.
A reminder of the music I’ve previously listened to, I popped some 80’s & 90’s tracks on while reading.
How can anyone forget the AIDS outbreak of the 1980’s? We don’t but this book was a good reminder because it had slipped to the back, so many lives were lost.
So much suffering. Drugs issues too.
Fabulous read!

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