Being Lolita: A Memoir

Lolita is a coming-of-age memoir that explores obsession, passion, and manipulation, shining a light on our shifting perceptions of consent, vulnerability, and power. It follows the journey of a young woman who realizes her entire narrative must be rewritten and takes back the pen to rewrite it.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 06 April 2023
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Have you ever delved into the enigmatic world of Vladimir Nabokov's Lolita? It is a tale that follows the journey of a seventeen-year-old girl named Alisson, as she undergoes a remarkable metamorphosis from a student to a lover and eventually becomes a victim. Alisson, a lonely and vulnerable high school senior, finds solace only in her writing and in the captivating presence of a young, charismatic English teacher named Mr. North.

Mr. North recognizes Alisson's exceptional talent and encourages her to pursue her writing dreams. He gifts her a copy of Lolita, describing it as a beautiful story about love. Little did Alisson know that this book would become the backdrop for a forbidden romance that blossomed from a simple crush. Mr. North persuades her that their love affair rivals the masterpiece created by Nabokov himself. However, as time passes, Alisson begins to question the validity of this narrative, realizing that it is tinged with disturbing elements.

In the aftermath of a deeply abusive relationship, Alisson is forced to confront the story of her past. She re-reads Lolita in college, works with teenage girls, and eventually becomes a professor of creative writing. It is only with the distance and perspective gained through these experiences that she fully understands the profound impact that language has had on her life and how to harness its power to tell her own true story.

Being Lolita is a captivating coming-of-age memoir that delves into the realms of obsession, passion, and manipulation. It sheds light on our evolving perceptions of consent, vulnerability, and power. This is the story of a young woman who realizes the need to rewrite her entire narrative and reclaims the pen to rewrite it. Through her journey, Alisson emerges as a strong and empowered individual, capable of overcoming the traumas of her past and forging her own path forward.

Weight: 264g
Dimension: 130 x 198 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398701212