The Seasons: Death and Transfiguration
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Book Overview
As a novelist concerned with issues of gender, social class, and ethnicity, Jo Sinclair has won coveted literary prizes and a devoted following. Now in this extraordinary memoir, she relates a tale as fascinating and moving as any work of fiction. In this unique instance of Sinclair's storytelling, she tells the story of her Jewish working-class life through the prism of an intense relationship with a middle-class Anglo married women, into whose house she moves so that she might write her books. Helen Buchman gives Sinclair a room of her own and persuades her to eschew alcohol for gardening and to believe in herself.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:155861057X
ISBN13:9781558610576
Release Date:February 1993
Publisher:Feminist Press
Length:288 Pages
Weight:0.85 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"
Customer Reviews
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Reality check on the writing life and female relationships.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Definitely worked for me--I related to the author's struggles trying to survive as a feminist writer, and resolving the ambiguities of life, death and female friendships. Reminded me of May Sarton's journals but more "no holds barred" in that the author seems to relate her experiences without sugar coating. Left me with the impression of "self-indulgent" tone yet still was insightful. I found the time jumps in Ms. Sinclair's writing intrusive at times. Overall the prose is poetic, particularly when relating to nature/gardening. Followed the theme beautifully and metaphorical connection right on. I know a book works for me if it lingers long after I have finished it.
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