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Book Synopsis: This is the book about one of the world’s great authors, Alice Munro, which shows how her life and her stories intertwine. For almost thirty years Robert Thacker has been researching this book, steeping himself in Alice Munro’s life and work, working with her co-operation to make it complete. The result is a feast of information for Alice Munro’s admirers everywhere. By following “the parallel tracks” of Alice Munro’s life and Alice Munro’s texts, he gives a thorough and revealing account of both her life and work. “There is always a starting point in reality,” she once said of her stories, and this book reveals just how often her stories spring from her life. The book is chronological, starting with her pioneer ancestors, but with special attention paid to her parents and to her early days growing up poor in Wingham. Then all of her life stages—the marriage to Jim Munro, the move to Vancouver, then to Victoria to start the bookstore, the three daughters, the divorce, the return to Huron County, and the new life with Gerry Fremlin—leading to the triumphs as, story by story, book by book, she gains fame around the world, until rumours of a Nobel Prize circulate . . .
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Are you a fan of Alice Munro, one of the world's greatest authors? Dive deep into her fascinating life and stories with "Alice Munro: Writing Her Lives." Researched extensively by Robert Thacker for nearly three decades, this book provides a comprehensive look at the intertwining of Munro's life and her captivating narratives. With the author's cooperation throughout, Thacker has created a treasure trove of information for all Alice Munro enthusiasts out there.
By tracing the parallel tracks of Munro's life and her written works, "Alice Munro: Writing Her Lives" unveils a riveting account of the author's journey. Munro once remarked, "There is always a starting point in reality" when it comes to her stories, and this book uncovers the frequency with which her tales spring from her own experiences. Presented in a chronological manner, starting from her pioneer ancestors, the book delves into her upbringing in poverty-stricken Wingham, paying special attention to her parents and early days.
Witness Munro's life unfold through each stage—marriage to Jim Munro, the relocations to Vancouver and Victoria to establish a bookstore, raising three daughters, a divorce, returning to Huron County, and discovering a new life with Gerry Fremlin. As the story progresses, you'll experience her triumphs, as fame spreads across the globe with every story and book published. The speculation surrounding the potential accolade of a Nobel Prize only adds to the excitement.
Don't miss out on this remarkable literary journey! Get your hands on "Alice Munro: Writing Her Lives" now and immerse yourself in the captivating world of one of history's most celebrated authors. Experience the magic that comes from the fusion of real-life events and the power of storytelling. Start exploring the life and works of Alice Munro today! Click here to order.
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