Song for Ria - Softcover

Shine, Michelle

 
9781913062996: Song for Ria
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1913062996 ISBN 13: 9781913062996
Verlag: RedDoor Press, 2022

Inhaltsangabe

'A penetrating view into what it means to grieve, and then to heal … a captivating story'
Karen Harradine

'The perfect novel for parents struggling with children who have succumbed to the curse of addiction, alcoholism, mental health issues, etc., and seeks to know the signs to look out for when it comes to drug use and abuse as well as mental problems. Shine's' book provides an invaluable understanding of the unique vulnerability and resilience within the processes of growing from the loss of a child to the task of moving on in life. Anyone who has lost a child, no matter the cause, can commiserate with Shine's narrative' - Authors Reading

'Shine’s novel is first and foremost a story of a mother’s sorrow and her fierce and persistent love for a child. The poignant tale skilfully details Alison’s desperation by ushering readers into the inner workings of Alison’s whims and complicated emotions during her grieving process…The writing style in these pages is forceful… a moving…family tale’ - Kirkus

'This is a hauntingly beautiful depiction of the madness of grief and the frustration of seeking the truth for things we cannot understand’ - LoveReading


Talented composer Alison Connaught has spent her career writing music for big names, but when her actress daughter, Ria, dies from an overdose, Alison is numb and can no longer compose.

Haunted by the feeling that she has somehow let Ria down, Alison searches for answers, first during an intense stay with a Hopi shaman and then by travelling to Hollywood to try to piece together the many parts of Ria’s life that have so far eluded her.

As she meets her daughter’s friends, colleagues and therapists, Alison finally begins to understand the realities of Ria’s life, opening the door to self expression and a different kind of music, inspired by stirred/raw feelings and the spirit of Ria.

Michelle Shine’s skill as a storyteller brings Alison’s thoughts and actions to life in this visceral and deeply moving tale of grief, regret and ultimately, hope.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Michelle Shine was born in London in 1956 and lives in Hampstead. She is the author of Mesmerised, a historical novel about the Impressionists, narrated by their friend, fellow artist, doctor and homeopath, Paul Gachet, and The Subtle Art of Healing which was long listed for the Cinnamon Press novella award in 2007. Her short stories have appeared in Liars League, Grey Sparrow, Ephiphany and several collections. She has an MA in Creative Writing from Birkbeck.

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Verlag
RedDoor Press
Erscheinungsdatum
2022
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1913062996
ISBN 13 
9781913062996
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
352
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