Sarah Polley
Run Towards the Danger: Confrontations with a Body of Memory
Run Towards the Danger: Confrontations with a Body of Memory
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Margaret Atwood and Sarah Polley's collection of essays explores dangerous stories, harmful past events, and the trials of the soul. Polley's work is celebrated for its honesty, complexity, and deep humanity, and she explores what it is to live in one's body, in a constant state of becoming, learning, and changing. The guiding light is the possibility of experiencing the past anew.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 02 March 2023
Publisher: September Publishing
From the director and screenwriter of Women Talking, comes a captivating collection of essays that delve into the depths of dangerous stories, harmful past events, and the trials of the soul. These profound explorations resonate with all who have navigated the treacherous waters of darkness and emerged victorious. Margaret Atwood, renowned for her exceptional talent as an actor, screenwriter, and director, showcases her remarkable honesty, complexity, and profound humanity in this extraordinary book. Through six captivating essays, Atwood captures a fragment of her life, while simultaneously exploring the fragility of memory and the embodied reactions of children and women as they adapt and survive. At the heart of this extraordinary journey lies the possibility of experiencing the past anew, as the person she is now but was not then.
In these pages, Polley delves into the intricacies of living in one's body, in a constant state of becoming, learning, and changing. Drawing upon her personal experiences and the wisdom gained from a catastrophic head injury, she offers a powerful message of resilience and renewal. She encourages readers to embrace the danger, shed their protective crouch, and run towards the unknown, believing that life can be reset, reshaped, and lived afresh. Polley is a stunningly sophisticated observer of the world, and her essays are filled with poignant insights and profound observations. However, she acknowledges her imperfections as a witness to the truth, reminding us that the journey towards understanding is a lifelong endeavor.
Women Talking is a testament to the power of storytelling and the resilience of the human spirit. It invites readers to reflect on their own lives, to confront the darkness that may lie within, and to find hope and healing in the face of adversity. With its powerful words and unforgettable stories, this book will leave a lasting impact on anyone who dares to embark on its journey.
Weight: 254g
Dimension: 197 x 128 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781914613296
Edition number: 2 New edition
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