A Woman's Story
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4.3 • 23 Ratings
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- $7.99
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
WINNER OF THE 2022 NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE
A New York Times Notable Book
"A deeply affecting account of mothers and daughters, youth and age, and dreams and reality" (Kirkus Reviews)
Upon her mother’s death from Alzheimer’s, Ernaux embarks on a daunting journey back through time, as she seeks to "capture the real woman, the one who existed independently from me, born on the outskirts of a small Normandy town, and who died in the geriatric ward of a hospital in the suburbs of Paris."
She explores the bond between mother and daughter, tenuous and unshakable at once, the alienating worlds that separate them, and the inescapable truth that we must lose the ones we love. In this quietly powerful tribute, Ernaux attempts to do her mother the greatest justice she can: to portray her as the individual she was. She writes, "I believe I am writing about my mother because it is my turn to bring her into the world."
Customer Reviews
Not my fave but solid
I first was introduced to Earnaux with I remain in darkness and I think the fault lies with me in reading the book about her mothers death first and then reading the book about her mothers life. I cannot fully explain why but I found I remain in darkness a much more moving memoir and brought me absolute tears by the end. Maybe that is simply because of being a daughter of a mother and knowing the complicated relationship that it is. Perhaps I simply could not relate to Earnaux’s mother because I am no mother and found it a bit harder to get through than her other novel. But nonetheless, it is an insightful read and Earnaux never fails to write beautiful prose that make you simply grateful to be reading this talented woman’s thoughts.