Clare Chambers élabore des récits qui explorent les complexités des dynamiques familiales et la recherche d'identité à l'âge adulte. Sa prose se caractérise par une perspicacité aiguë de la psyché humaine, souvent empreinte d'un subtil esprit. Chambers explore des thèmes tels que l'amour, la perte et le désir de connexion, se concentrant fréquemment sur la vie intérieure de ses personnages. Son œuvre examine comment les individus naviguent dans leur passé pour forger leur propre avenir.
Living with her brother Christian, 34-year-old Esther divides her time between illustrating children's books, nightly shifts as a waitress, weekly visits to her father & fortnightly meetings with her married lover. Then one day she encounters a face in the crowd which makes her question both her life & past.
Clare Chambers argues that marriage violates both equality and liberty and should not be trecognized by the state. She shows how feminist and liberal principles require creation of a marriage-free state: one in which private marriages, whether religious or secular, would have no legal status.
In dramatic contrast to her own conventional family, the Radley's were extraordinary, captivating creatures transplanted from a bohemian corner of North London to outer suburbia, and the young Abigail found herself drawn into their magic circle: the eccentric Frances, her new best friend;
"In an age of social media and selfies, of pixel-perfect pictures and surgically enhanced celebrities, the pressure to change our bodies can often seem overwhelming. We are told we should conceal the signs of ageing and get our bodies back after pregnancy. We ought to perfect our complexions, build our biceps, trim our waistlines, cure our disabilities, conceal our quirks. More than ever before, we should contort our physical selves to prejudiced standards of beauty and acceptability. In this thought-provoking work, acclaimed political philosopher Clare Chambers argues that the unmodified body is a key principle of equality. While defending the right of anyone to change their bodies, she argues that the social pressure to modify sends a powerful message- you are not good enough. The body becomes a site of political importance- a place where inequalities of sex, gender, race, disability, age and class are reinforced. Through a clear-sighted analysis of the power dynamics that structure our society, and with examples ranging widely from body-building to breast implants, make-up to male circumcision, Intact stresses that we must break away from the oppressive forces that demand we alter our bodies. Instead, it offers a vision of the human body that is equal without expectation- an unmodified body that is not an image of perfection or a goal to be attained, but a valued end in itself"--Publisher's description
In 1976 four students took a trip to the desert. Now the repercussions of that fateful summer are coming back to haunt them...And repercussions are just what Guy doesn't need: his wife, Jane, is moving swiftly from slightly eccentric to downright peculiar, their three-year-old daughter seems set on destroying Jane's sanity, and now even God's gone quiet on him.As for Nina, she's having enough trouble with her son, James. He's got exams looming, a new girlfriend with pneumatic breasts and now, it seems, he's on drugs. Nina certainly won't welcome any ghosts from the past.Life isn't going smoothly for anyone. But when Hugo, long-forgotten agent of misfortune, threatens to pay them all a visit, disaster seems unavoidable.
1957, the suburbs of South East London. Jean Swinney is a journalist on a local paper, trapped in a life of duty and disappointment from which there is no likelihood of escape. When a young woman, Gretchen Tilbury, contacts the paper to claim that her daughter is the result of a virgin birth, it is down to Jean to discover whether she is a miracle or a fraud. As the investigation turns her quiet life inside out, Jean is suddenly given an unexpected chance at friendship, love and - possibly - happiness. But there will, inevitably, be a price to pay.
On the brink of 40, newly single with a failed business, Philip thought he'd reached an all-time low. It only needed a discarded chip on a South London street to lay him literally flat. So, bedbound and bored, Philip writes the story of his life, only to reveal some comic and touching surprises.
Exploring themes of love, family, and the joy of freedom, this novel delves into the complexities of relationships and personal growth. The narrative weaves together emotional depth and relatable characters, showcasing the author's signature storytelling style. As a follow-up from a highly acclaimed author, it promises to resonate with readers who appreciate rich, character-driven tales.
Ein zarter Roman über die Sehnsucht, gesehen zu werden | »Eine sehr liebevolle Lektüre, die uns wieder mal zeigt, dass Menschen Menschen brauchen.« Elke Heidenreich, Autorin von „Altern“
