Discover the heartfelt narrative in *Always Going Home*, a deeply personal memoir by Frances Edmond. This powerful book transcends typical biographies, offering a profound exploration of the complex relationship between Edmond and her mother, the celebrated poet Lauris Edmond (1924–2000). Bound in a beautifully designed paperback, measuring 150 x 230 mm, this 292-page edition invites readers to journey through the intricacies of their bond. As the sole literary executor of Lauris's work, Frances shares intimate insights gleaned from family memories, correspondence, and diaries, revealing layers of vulnerability and strength. This memoir delves into themes of grief, love, and the personal struggles that shaped their lives, making it a must-read for anyone interested in feminist literature, the legacy of poets, or the nuances of maternal relationships. *Always Going Home* is not just a story about a mother and daughter; it’s a lens through which we can understand the blessings and challenges that arise in familial connections. Published by Otago University Press on 20-11-2022, this book resonates with both literary enthusiasts and those seeking to understand the depth of family ties. Order now for prompt delivery, ensuring you can delve into this moving journey soon. Experience the intricacies of love, resilience, and acceptance with *Always Going Home* today.

Always Going Home
Author: Francis Edmond Publisher: Otago University Press
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 150 x 230 mm
Pages: 292
Publication Date: 20-11-2022
Always Going Home is the compelling personal story of Frances Edmond’s relationship with her ‘beloved, complicated, difficult’ mother, the award-winning poet Lauris Edmond (1924–2000). This book takes a more intimate look at areas of Lauris’s private life than have been detailed in previous family histories and autobiographies. Writing from memory, family recollections, and the ‘goldmine’ of Lauris’s correspondence and diaries, Frances details how her life intersected with, and often diverged from, her mother’s. As creative collaborator, sole literary executor, and a frequent sounding board and confidante, Frances was privy to details known to very few. Beyond the trivia of ‘who said what about whom’, she learned about the wounds her mother carried and her inability to manage, or influence, the shifting tides of grief and resentment within their family. Always Going Home is more than a personal account of an ‘impossible but greatly admired’ mother, and more than an account of a writer’s literary and familial struggles and triumphs – it is a revealing love story about how relationships between mothers and daughters evolve, complete with their unique blessings and challenges. Somewhere you are always going home; some shred of the rag of events is forever being torn off and kept —Lauris Edmond, from ‘The Sums'