Dear Laura by Hird June Hird Laura

Dear Laura by Hird June Hird Laura

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Summary

When writer Laura Hird first left home to study in London her mother kept in touch with a stream of letters both deeply moving and extremely funny. In the stunned space following the death of both of her parents, Laura Hird began to re-read her mother's letters.

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Dear Laura by Hird June Hird Laura

When writer Laura Hird first left home to study in London her mother kept in touch with a stream of letters both deeply moving and extremely funny. In the stunned space following the death of both of her parents, Laura Hird began to re-read her mother's letters.
It will make you smile and it will make you cry-- John King
A brilliant tribute to the power of love and one woman's passion for life. -- John King
Laura Hird is one of the best writers this country has so far produced, and in June Hird we discover the same qualities: a clear, fearless and compassionate eye, a wonderful musicality and above all, truth. -- Bonnie Greer
Laura Hird's debut novel, Born Free, was shortlisted for the Whitbread First Novel Award and nominated for the Orange Prize. Her short stories have appeared in numerous anthologies. Her latest collection of stories, Hope and Other Urban Tales, was published by Canongate in October 2006. Her latest book is Dear Laura, published in March 2007. She lives in Edinburgh.
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ISBN 13 9781841958996
ISBN 10 1841958999
Title Dear Laura
Author Hird June Hird Laura
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Canongate Books
Year published 2007-03-15
Number of pages 224
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.