Makeover: Poems

Makeover is a book of poetry by Bolger that explores growing up, differing bodies, and societal expectations, bursting with strength, anger, love, and hope. It celebrates girls shaped by swimming baths and Working Men's Clubs, friendship, and family, and contends with what we inherit and what we ought to pass on.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 36 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2024
Publisher: The Emma Press

Makeover is a literary work that exudes a strong sense of nostalgia, accompanied by the lingering aroma of cigarette ash and the tangy taste of sour cream dip. Illuminated by the glare of overly close television screens and the bright illumination of calorie counters, Bolger's poems delve into the intricacies of growing up, diverse bodies, and societal expectations. Through her writing, she expresses her admiration for mothers, grandmothers, and sisterhood, infusing her work with a remarkable blend of strength, anger, love, and ultimately, hope. This captivating collection celebrates the unique experiences of girls shaped by the confines of swimming baths and the vibrant atmosphere of Working Men's Clubs, emphasizing the importance of friendship, family, and the exploration of inherited legacies and the values we should uphold.

Dimension: 198 x 129 x 5 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781915628244