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Like a rediscovered box of haberdashery remnants - ribbon shreds and lace, frayed cotton, stretched elastic - the nostalgia here evokes a conflicting assortment of emotions. Tender, touching and troubling all at the same time. A poignant reminder of the impact of parenting on a person's psyche - for better and for worse. - Nancy Richards. This story of a dysfunctional family, a debut novel told in the first person by a deeply perceptive and compassionate writer new to the South African market, is raw, unintentionally funny and extremely moving. It is a totally satisfying read and a fine achievement. - Pamela Jooste, author of Dance With a Poor Man's Daughter. Lionel Trilling said: 'Of this time, of that place, of some parentage, what does it matter?' It matters. This book could only have come from a specific time, place and parentage and it is one not much written of. Carol brings everything in her phenomenal memory back with crystal clarity. - Lesley Beake, author of Song of Be

“Like a rediscovered box of haberdashery remnants – ribbon shreds and lace, frayed cotton, stretched elastic – the nostalgia here evokes a conflicting assortment of emotions. Tender, touching and troubling all at the same time. A poignant reminder of the impact of parenting on a person’s psyche – for better and for worse.” – Nancy Richards. “This story of a dysfunctional family, a debut novel told in the first person by a deeply perceptive and compassionate writer new to the South African market, is raw, unintentionally funny and extremely moving. It is a totally satisfying read and a fine achievement.” – Pamela Jooste, author of Dance With a Poor Man’s Daughter. “Lionel Trilling said: ‘Of this time, of that place, of some parentage, what does it matter?’ It matters. This book could only have come from a specific time, place and parentage and it is one not much written of. Carol brings everything in her phenomenal memory back with crystal clarity.” – Lesley Beake, author of Song of Be

Like a rediscovered box of haberdashery remnants - ribbon shreds and lace, frayed cotton, stretched elastic - the nostalgia here evokes a conflicting assortment of emotions. Tender, touching and troubling all at the same time. A poignant reminder of the impact of parenting on a person's psyche - for better and for worse. - Nancy Richards. This story of a dysfunctional family, a debut novel told in the first person by a deeply perceptive and compassionate writer new to the South African market, is raw, unintentionally funny and extremely moving. It is a totally satisfying read and a fine achievement. - Pamela Jooste, author of Dance With a Poor Man's Daughter. Lionel Trilling said: `Of this time, of that place, of some parentage, what does it matter?' It matters. This book could only have come from a specific time, place and parentage and it is one not much written of. Carol brings everything in her phenomenal memory back with crystal clarity. - Lesley Beake, author of Song of Be

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Carol Gibbs lives in a nineteenth-century barn in the village of Greyton in the Western Cape. Her passions include travel, storytelling, history, art and all things old. She has been involved in the world of art and antiques for more than forty years. Her paintings and three dimensional art are inspired by childhood memories, social concerns and historical events. She has two children and four grandchildren.

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