New Life: An Anthology For Parenthood by Sally Emerson - ISBN: 9781408701126
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New Life: An Anthology For Parenthood

An Anthology for Parenthood

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  • Paperback

    256 pages

  • Release Date

    1 September 2009

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Summary

New Life, An Anthology for Parenthood takes the reader through the big dipper emotions of parenthood - the joy, the puzzlement, the wonder, the comedy. It captures the love and the moments of despair. Contemporary voices mix with the great names of literature - from Dickens to Sylvia Plath - to record their sense of wonder. But also the nameless women who have sung to their children night after night in countries far and near contribute ravishing lullabies. It contains love songs to sing to t…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781408701126
ISBN-10:140870112X
Author:Sally Emerson
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint:Little, Brown
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:256
Release Date:1 September 2009
Weight:288g
Dimensions:136mm x 216mm x 19mm
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Critics Review

This is a great book to dip into; perfect for breastfeeding days and broken nights when parents crave a bit of instant wisdom.’ Juno - ‘Very moving poems and pieces that will no doubt hit the spot’ Daily Mail

This is a wonderful compilation of thoughts, writings, poetry and musings from literary giants like Coleridge, Dickens, Shakespeare and Laurie Lee. Emerson has put together their touching and heartfelt words to sum up every stage - from birth to the hear

About The Author

Sally Emerson

Sally Emerson is the author of several novels, including FIRECHILD, SEPARATION, SECOND SIGHT, LISTENERS, HEAT and BROKEN BODIES. She has written and worked for various publications, including the Sunday Times and Washington Post.

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