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by Janet Frame (Author)
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Recipient of the prestigious Commonwealth Writers Prize in 1989, Janet Frame has long been admired for her startlingly original prose and formidable imagination. A native of New Zealand, she is the author of eleven novels, four collections of stories, a volume of poetry, a children's book, and her heartfelt and courageous autobiography--all published by George Braziller.
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4.0 out of 5 stars To The Is-Land, April 19 2003
By nicolemoshi (Hong Kong) - See all my reviews
To forever capture the past in the present - to be always telling the tale, towards the destination and yet always on the go, postponing the end of self-perception and portrayal: one does not write an autobiography about what one gained but what one lost. Janet Frame shows an intense desire (and flair) in retaining her possessions - a place, an object, a thought, an emotion, a fragment of memories - in writing. It deals with loss and trauma in an honest, realistic, and fairly subdued manner, making it more geniune than a lot of best-selling memoirs. Frame has been described as an ego-centric writer in her fiction - always writing about and examining herself - but in her autobiography she reminds us of existential moments when one detaches from one's self and looks at the world: the unnamable sadness that we do and do not experience. The imagery here is also a lot richer than most autobiographies - if you enjoy down-to-earth and yet beautiful and touching stories, this is something you should read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite non fiction..., Feb 19 2002
By Frances C. Morrier (North Oxford, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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In the first volume Frame beautifully describes her New Zealand childhood. Her descriptions of her family, their day-to-day lives, and their economic and personal hardships, stay with the reader long after reading Volume I.

In Volume II she describes her college years and subsequent mental mis-diagnosis, which led to several years of institutionalization. Rather than leaving the reader depressed, somehow she brings one into the experience but leaves us wondering at her resilience and ability to continue writing.

Volume III contains her account of her growing acceptance as a writer and her association with other well-known New Zealand writers. This is a must for anyone interested in: a brilliant picture of an artist; New Zealand life; good non-fiction writing.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning Memoir, Jan 31 2001
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I did it backwards: I watched the film first. My subsequent enjoyment of the book, however, was not diminished. The strength of this memoir lies not only in its magnetic story but also in Frame's brilliant, lyrical writing.

Looking forward to reading her novels...immediately.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written, incredibly moving autobiography
This book left me breathless as I followed Janet Frame's journey and search for the meaning of self and home. Read more
Published on Aug 6 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Right up there with Angela's Ashes
An unbelievable story. How anyone could have endured all that she went through and be able to look back and recount all that she suffered is amazing. Read more
Published on Jan 7 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars A great literary autobiography
I read this book about a month ago and was very impressed. Brilliant for fans of New Zealand Literature as it beautifully evokes the New Zealand landscape and atmosphere. Read more
Published on Sep 8 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliance from New Zealand
Janet Frame's autobiography is, by far, the most amazing non-fiction book I've ever had the chance to read. Read more
Published on Jan 7 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Non-Fiction
In the first volume, Frame beautifully describes her New Zealand childhood. Her descriptions of her family, their day-to-day lives, and their economic and personal hardships, stay... Read more
Published on Aug 6 1997

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