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Maggie Smith

You Could Make This Place Beautiful

You Could Make This Place Beautiful

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Award-winning poet Maggie Smith's memoir You Could Make This Place Beautiful explores the end of her marriage and the beginning of a surprising new life, exploring secrets, anger, forgiveness, and narrative. It is a story about a mother's fierce and constant love for her children and a woman's love and regard for herself, and an argument for possibility.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 07 September 2023
Publisher: Canongate Books


In her captivating memoir, "You Could Make This Place Beautiful," renowned poet Maggie Smith delves into the profound journey of navigating the end of a marriage and embracing a remarkable new chapter of life. Through lyrical vignettes, she weaves a tapestry of introspection, empathy, and reflection, offering a captivating exploration of secrets, anger, forgiveness, and the very essence of narrative itself. This memoir is a testament to the unwavering love of a mother for her children and the unwavering love and regard for oneself. Above all, it serves as a powerful argument for the possibility of transformation and rebirth in the face of loss. Smith unveils the untapped power within us, empowering us to discover our strength and create something truly beautiful and transformative. Her words resonate with deep insight and offer a roadmap for navigating the complexities of life with grace and resilience.

Weight: 428g
Dimension: 145 x 224 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781805302421
Edition number: Main

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