Some books I've loved reading, from someone who is very time poor and picky on their leisure reads!
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Fiction
Non-fiction
Fiction
so many twists and turns! about love, culture, relationships- particularly between mother and daughter
Burnt Sugar by Avni Doshi
beautiful, poetic- about vietnamese-american culture, the son-mother-grandmother relationship and homosexuality
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
beautiful writing, great symbolism- about family relationships, letting go/grief and climate crisis
The Living Sea of Waking Dreams by Richard Flanagan
Another really beautiful, poetic book filled with symbolism (can you sense my preferences..) About the impact of trauma, relationship breakdown and identity
Rest And Be Thankful by Emma Glass - 9781526601070
An amazing sef-help/reflective tool, narrated through a back and forth conversation which is easy to consume
The Courage To Be Disliked
ugh just such a great book, symbolism, family trauma, multiple perspectives- it keeps you on your toes throughout
The Bee Sting by Paul Murray
Really enjoyed this one, exploring the broken prison system in America and the vulnerable women who are inside
The Mars Room by Rachel Kushner - 9780099589969
Non-fiction
heart breaking and heart felt, about the impact of family violence, cultural views, and the complicated feelings attached from being their shared daughter
The Mother Wound by Amani Haydar
A wild true Australian story, outlying the very sad reality of broken MH systems and the impact this has on families
