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Beautifully written story of a respected artist suffering from bipolar disorder & her family. I loved the structure, each chapter headed with a curator‘s note on a piece of her art, then a vignette from the corresponding time in her life, told from the perspective of one of the family members. The Cornish setting & the musings on Quaker ideas added texture to the story. I‘ve not read Gale before, but I will be seeking out his other books soon.

I enjoyed this read. Loved the extras at the end of this edition. A Walk Around Penzance by the author. Penzance is now on my list of places to see when I travel again.

I have started this year with a gorgeous book by Patrick Gale. It starts with the death of Rachel and from many perspectives we are told the story of her marriage, family life and childhood. The prose is beautiful.. it touches lightly on mental illness, living with a parent who is bipolar, a love of art and the strength and solidness of the Quaker religion. It is a warm and empathetic story❤️

#3books #atthebottomofmytbr but recently moved the top due to some Litsy love..... 💕

In current times I have been conscious of limiting my exposure to others in the community as I work in a high risk area. I really miss my weekly drop in to our independent bookstore in town ( with coffee of course)😂, but Abbeys (a favourite Sydney shop) has kept me supplied. These are my latest order..and it‘s so nice to get book mail. For me they are part of my survival strategy along with food and gardening🌿🧁
Stay safe and happy friends 😘

Sigh...
O adore his writing.
This was unsettling on parts which made it even better... I neeeeeed to read all of his!😍😍😍

After devouring A Place Called Winter, I've borrowed this from a friend ☺☺☺

Such a special book for so many reasons. I‘m glad to have started the year with it. Thanks to recommendations by @TrishB and @Cathythoughts Gale is becoming a fave author of mine.

I got to 18 quite easily, then had about 5 to try and choose for 19, so decided to stick with 18. #top18in19

I can‘t believe how much I loved this book. I even read slowly and made it last two days!
Beautifully written, poignant book, basically about the MCs battle with bi-polar and the impact on family life because of this. All of the characters were wonderfully portrayed and I feel like I knew each one.
Even the authors notes afterwards were beautiful.

It‘s a moving tale of family and their struggles with their mother, who is a successful artist, her bipolar condition and gives an insight into religion, mental illness and creativity.

I found this to be an absorbing and compelling read right from the beginning and while it has a difficult subject matter Patrick Gale has been gentle and sympathetic with it. A truly original novel and I enjoyed immensely

Just started this..a bit different from my usual reading. So will see how it goes

A rich & beautifully told story ...

#HeatOfJuly #Despacito @Cinfhen @BarbaraBB I am slowly making my way towards the end of this one today. The story of the artist & mother , diagnosed with bipolar disorder.. Rachel & her family. Deeply moving & written with great insight & kindness. My first Patrick Gale & def not my last. This is a serious 5 Star pick from the very start ...

#HeyJune #AnyTimeAtAll any time at all in this glorious heatwave is a good time for audio - gardening ! Loving this tagged book. An interesting story of a troubled artist & her family.

Next Audible up for me , another Litsy recommendation @TrishB

I had 2 new Audible credits.. & got these 2. thanks @TrishB @Reggie ... I won‘t have my headphones till I get home. The castle here is all arted up CONCENTRIC ECCENTRIC it‘s called. What a fab place. We decided to buy 2 Books in French in the bookshop ( pic In collage ) tomo .. I think I‘ll get The Little Prince .. this should be a laugh as I have Leaving Cert French 🙄 ( high school level) hubby is a bit better . It will be fun 😉😂😮🙄Bonsoir

#jubilantjuly #startswithMNO
Ive picked a favourite Patrick gale and two books I've recently acquired for my growing TBR

Epigraph on "Notes From An Exhibition." This is motherhood with depression, exactly.

Eenie meenie miney moe... Almost done with This Book Will Save your Life. Knowing which book is next is the hardest decision to make 😂😂

Ebook deal today--it looks intriguing and has some stellar reviews on Goodreads.

Empathetic study of bi polar disorder. Well structured, compelling narrative. Sort of book I had to pause and reflect on at intervals due to the emotional impact it had on me.