A Good Read: Rachel Brown-Finnis and Anna Bogutskaya
Feb 6, 2024
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Former professional footballer and film critic discuss Michelle Zoner's memoir 'Crying in Hmart,' exploring themes of grief, cultural identity, and mother-daughter relationships. They also delve into the role of food in shaping memories, the challenges of caring for a dying loved one, and the impact of childhood experiences. In addition, they explore a woman's unique journey to Antarctica, the joys and benefits of walking, and the value of conscious walking.
Michelle Zoner's memoir 'Crying in Hmart' explores the cultural tensions and complexities of her mixed-race identity and her love for Korean food.
Jenny Diski's memoir 'Skating to Antarctica' delves into her complicated relationship with her unhappy mother and serves as a reflection on the act of writing and exploring the truth within one's own life.
Deep dives
Michelle Zoner's memoir 'Crying in Hmart'
Michelle Zoner's memoir 'Crying in Hmart' recounts her grief over the loss of her mother from pancreatic cancer and her journey to understand her Korean heritage. The memoir explores her love for Korean food, her mixed-race identity, her evolution as an artist, and her relationships, including her marriage. The book vividly describes the cultural tensions, love, and complexities between Michelle and her mother, as well as the role of food in her life.
Jenny Diski's memoir 'Skating to Antarctica'
Jenny Diski's memoir 'Skating to Antarctica' delves into her complicated relationship with her unhappy, rage-filled mother. The memoir intertwines her journey to Antarctica with memories of her difficult childhood. Diski's honest and sometimes darkly humorous narrative explores her feelings of indifference towards her mother, the impact of her mother's mental health issues, and the challenges of caring for her. The book also serves as a reflection on the act of writing and the exploration of the truth within one's own life.
Kate Humble's 'Thinking on My Feet'
Kate Humble's 'Thinking on My Feet' is a year-long chronicle of her experiences and observations while walking. The book highlights the physical and mental benefits of walking, as well as the connection to nature and the world around her. Humble explores the joy, resilience, and adventure of putting one foot in front of the other, emphasizing the importance of being present and conscious during walks. Her descriptions of various landscapes and encounters on her walks invite readers to appreciate the simple pleasures of walking and the power it holds to slow down and observe.