Grace Williams Says It Loud - Softcover

Henderson, Emma

Softcover

ISBN 10: 144470401X ISBN 13: 9781444704013

Publisher: Sceptre, 2011

Synopsis

Shortlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction

Winner of the McKitterick Prize 2011

Runner up, Mind Book of the Year 2011 Shortlisted for the Commonwealth Writers' First Book Award, the Waverton Good Read Award, the Authors Club First Novel Award and the Wellcome Trust Book Prize

The doctors said no more could be done and advised Grace's parents to put her away.

On her first day at the Briar Mental Institute, Grace, aged eleven, meets Daniel.

Debonair Daniel, an epileptic who can type with his feet, sees a different Grace: someone to share secrets and canoodle with, someone to fight for.

A deeply affecting, spirit-soaring story of love against the odds.

About this title

Review:

'Henderson allows you to soar with Grace's imagination' (The Times book club )

'Startlingly assured, poetic and engaging - GRACE WILLIAMS SAYS IT LOUD introduces a new voice, one which I have no doubt we will be hearing much more of; I read it in two sittings, and am already looking forward to her next work.'

(Patrick McCabe )

'There is tenderness, joy, romance (not to mention inventive sex) and heartbreak. The language is tricksy, the subject disturbing. But this book is energetic, passionate and not easily forgotten.'

(Sunday Times )

'Grace's story from child to adult, told to stunning effect. Beautifully written, funny, sad and unforgettable, a love story like no other, it could be your book of the year.' (Choice )

'far more inspiring than a hundred feel-good tomes'

(Independent, Books of the Year )

'Mesmerising ... an incredible journey through love, loss, bittersweet triumph and disaster' (Sunday Herald )

'A quirky and clever debut... this is an honest and witty insight into mental illness.'

(Stylist )

'Grace's romance with Daniel, a "debonair" epileptic, is tender and convincing; the limber, musical prose peppered with brilliant descriptions...' (Independent on Sunday )

Book Description:

A startling, first-person debut and a unique, spirit-soaring love story.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sceptre
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 144470401X
• ISBN 13: 9781444704013
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 336