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motherhood, politics, and women's writing
Holly Walker.
120 pages.
On cover: I leaned over so far I fell over and cracked into little pieces. New Zealand author.
Summary: Holly Walker tells the story of how she became one of New Zealand's youngest parliamentarians, how motherhood intervened, and how she found solace and solidarity in the writings of women. This short book makes a passionate case for the role of literature in political change and personal resilience, and for the importance of women's voices in the public sphere. (Publisher)
BWB texts.