Giving Up the Ghost - (John MacRae Books) by Hilary Mantel (Paperback)

Hilary Mantel's memoir, Giving Up the Ghost, is a dazzling account of her journey through physical pain and mental anguish.

This New York Times bestselling author shares her story with unflinching honesty, revealing the dark genius that has made her one of the world's most acclaimed fiction writers.

Through vivid prose and poignant insights, Mantel recounts her childhood in postwar rural England, where she grew up convinced of her own extraordinary potential.

However, at nineteen, illness struck, leading to years of misdiagnosis, patronizing psychiatric treatment, and destructive surgery that left her without hope of children.

Despite the pain and sadness, Mantel refused to give in, deciding instead to "write herself into being" through novel after novel.

This memoir is a testament to the power of imagination and creativity in the face of adversity, and it will undoubtedly captivate readers with its blazing insights and poetic discourses that rattle the soul.

With a foreword by Carol Shields and praise from Joyce Carol Oates, The New York Times Book Review, and other notable authors, Giving Up the Ghost is an unforgettable read that will leave you touched and enthralled.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience Hilary Mantel's unique perspective and literary genius.

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