Author: BURDIAK, JANE
Title: Patchwork
Description: Austin & Macauley Publishers, UK, 2009. Softcover. Very Good Condition. 9781905609451 167 pages. Available Now. Book Description: Patchwork is a story about Connie being born, growing up and growing old. It is about her thoughts and aspirations. It dips in and out of social issues of a working class family in the 50s and 60s. Exploring inside her own private world, she discovers the photograph of a boy she doesn t recognise and then proceeds to unravel her father s secret past, which has lain undisturbed for over a hundred years.Within this mature and thought provoking biographical portrait and view on life, Connie reflects in a compelling way, interspersed with excerpts of delicious poetry. The book is illustrated with delightful glimpses of her past life, filled as it was with moments of extreme sadness but also with bursts of joy, creating a living patchwork of emotion and making the reader wish for more.... : About the Author: Jane Burdiak lives in Buckinghamshire and is married with four sons. On completion of her fashion degree in 1972 she began working as a designer and in 1976 opened her own business, designing and making clothes to order. Then, fifteen years later changed direction and became a teacher. Since then Jane has been teaching textiles and food technology and enjoys the challenge of a demanding and stimulating environment. She began writing two years ago and has recently completed her first book. Size: 19.2 x 13.2 x 1.8 cm. 167 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Fiction; Paperback; ISBN: 1905609450. ISBN/EAN: 9781905609451. Inventory No: F246-1153.

Keywords: BZDB395 Fiction; Paperback; Patchwork Jane Burdiak Paperback


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