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A life's work
on becoming a mother
Book • 2001
Rachel Cusk's "A Life's Work" is a memoir that delves into the complexities of motherhood, identity, and the challenges of navigating life's transitions.
The book is characterized by Cusk's signature blend of intellectual insight and emotional honesty.
It explores the profound changes that motherhood brings, both personally and creatively.
Cusk's reflections on her own experiences are interwoven with broader observations on the female experience and the societal structures that shape women's lives.
The memoir is a powerful and moving exploration of the human condition, resonating with readers who have experienced similar challenges and transformations.
The book is characterized by Cusk's signature blend of intellectual insight and emotional honesty.
It explores the profound changes that motherhood brings, both personally and creatively.
Cusk's reflections on her own experiences are interwoven with broader observations on the female experience and the societal structures that shape women's lives.
The memoir is a powerful and moving exploration of the human condition, resonating with readers who have experienced similar challenges and transformations.
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Anna Stecklein Lau

Willie Parker

14 snips
S1 E14. Woman and The Morality of Abortion: Dr. Willie Parker, Life's Work
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as part of a discussion about Cusk's literary evolution.


Adam Biles

Rachel Cusk on Art, Womanhood and Redefining Fiction, Part One
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as a poem about the anxieties of stopping work and transitioning to retirement.

Sarah Dunant

The Poetry Pharmacy Returns with William Sieghart
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, highlighting its exploration of anxieties surrounding career transitions.

Sarah Dunant

The Poetry Pharmacy Returns with William Sieghart and Sarah Dunant
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as one of ![undefined]()

's memoirs.


Adam Biles

Rachel Cusk

The 12 Books of Christmas | Rachel Cusk on Art, Womanhood and Redefining Fiction
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, who thanks Dr. ![undefined]()

for sending her his book and describes some of the themes.

Laura Cathcart Robbins

Willie Parker

Dr. Willie Parker Is The Only Black, Christian Abortion Doctor Who Insists That Women Matter & Demands That We Treat Them Like They Do - TEAM FAVORITE