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Have You Been Good?: A Memoir
Have You Been Good?: A Memoir
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In this powerful and meditative memoir she chronicles her disjointed childhood and reckless youth, including holidays at Sissinghurst Castle with her cousins, and her experience of a liberal English boarding school. Interlinked with her story is that of her daughter Rosa, who died, aged 19.
This book is a meditation on the threads of love and loss that weave through a life and an examination of the meaning of cultural privilege in the context of emotional deprivation.
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A heartfelt memoir of love, loss, and cultural privilege.
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Who is this book for?
If you're drawn to intimate family stories that explore the complexities of love and loss amidst a privileged upbringing, Vanessa Nicolson's memoir offers a profound glimpse. Her candid storytelling about her tumultuous childhood and her daughter's tragic passing resonates deeply, making it a poignant read for those interested in personal resilience and emotional depth.