The Year of the End: A Memoir of Marriage, Truth and Fiction

The Year of the End is a memoir by Anne Theroux based on her diary from 1990, the year her first marriage ended. It explores the contrasts in her feelings between despairing grief and hope for a new future, and offers a unique insight into the unravelling of a relationship and the attempt to rebuild a life.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 03 March 2022
Publisher: Icon Books

A captivating and deeply moving memoir, Adam Buxton's Scorching explores the brave journey of a marriage on the brink of collapse. Helen Brown, in her review for the Telegraph, praises the book as "a wise and vivid memoir of a disintegrating marriage and a study of the role of the spouse in the life of a literary giant." Fiona Sturges, writing for the i Paper, describes it as "a wise and vivid memoir of a disintegrating marriage and a study of the role of the spouse in the life of a literary giant."

Published on January 18, 1990, this memoir is based on the diary that Anne Theroux kept during the year that marked the end of her first marriage. Spanning 22 years, their journey took them across four continents, raising two children, Louis and Marcel. In 1990, after much contemplation, Anne and Paul Theroux decided to separate. For that year, Anne, who later became a professional relationship therapist, documented her experiences in a diary. She not only recorded her day-to-day activities as a busy freelance journalist and broadcaster but also delved into the complex mix of emotions she felt, oscillating between despairing grief and holding onto the hope of a new future.

Through reflections on truth and fiction, literature and art, and the essence of marriage, The Year of the End offers a unique perspective on the unraveling of a relationship and the arduous journey toward rebuilding a life. Alongside commentary on significant political and cultural events of the time and interviews with prominent writers of the era, including Kingsley Amis and Barbara Cartland, this memoir provides a profound insight into the complexities of love, loss, and personal growth.

Adam Buxton's Scorching is a testament to the power of storytelling and the resilience of the human spirit. It is a must-read for anyone who has ever experienced the dissolution of a marriage or been captivated by the inner workings of a complex relationship.

Weight: 218g
Dimension: 129 x 196 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785788239