Breaking by Gold Irma (3 results)

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Hannah Bird has just arrived in Thailand. Disoriented and out of her depth, she meets Deven, a fierce and gutsy Australian expat who sweeps her into thrilling adventures rescuing elephants.As they head deeper and deeper into the fraught world of elephant tourism, their lives become tangled in ways Hannah never imagined. But how far will they go to save a life?Hannah is about to make a critical decision from which there will be no turning back, with shattering consequences.The Breaking is an extraordinary debut. Sharply observed and richly vivid, it is an intensely moving story about the magnetic bond between two young women and the enduring cost of animal exploitation. It is at once devastating and exhilarating, and ultimately transformative.'Evocative and urgent, The Breaking shows Gold's talent and heart.' Kate Mildenhall, author of The Mother Fault'Bold, passionate and fierce. A plea against powerlessness and indifference. I loved every minute.' Karen Viggers, author of The Orchardist's Daughter'A heart-stopping, unforgettable read. The Breaking will blow your mind.' Angela Savage, author of Mother of Pearl'Sensual and hyper-dangerous, Gold's take on human love and animal cruelty is a real tour de force.' John Clanchy, author of In Whom We Trust 'Writer and editor Irma Golds debut novel has a propulsive energy and a visceral sense of place thats informed by Golds own experience of working with rescued elephants in Thailand.The Breaking doesnt shy away from the complexity of its themes, acknowledging the imperfection of love and the complicated ramifications of following your convictions all the way to the end. Its an unusual book, tackling both the messiness of human desire and the flawed nature of our relationships with animals, and may appeal to readers who enjoy the work of writers like Laura Jean McKay, Jessie Tu and Laura McPhee-Browne.' Carody Culver, Books+Publishing Hannah Bird has just arrived in Thailand. Disoriented and out of her depth, she meets Deven, a fierce and gutsy Australian expat who sweeps her into thrilling adventures rescuing elephants. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Hannah Bird has just arrived in Thailand. Disoriented and out of her depth, she meets Deven, a fierce and gutsy Australian expat who sweeps her into thrilling adventures rescuing elephants.As they head deeper and deeper into the fraught world of elephant tourism, their lives become tangled in ways Hannah never imagined. But how far will they go to save a life?Hannah is about to make a critical decision from which there will be no turning back, with shattering consequences.The Breaking is an extraordinary debut. Sharply observed and richly vivid, it is an intensely moving story about the magnetic bond between two young women and the enduring cost of animal exploitation. It is at once devastating and exhilarating, and ultimately transformative.'Evocative and urgent, The Breaking shows Gold's talent and heart.' Kate Mildenhall, author of The Mother Fault'Bold, passionate and fierce. A plea against powerlessness and indifference. I loved every minute.' Karen Viggers, author of The Orchardist's Daughter'A heart-stopping, unforgettable read. The Breaking will blow your mind.' Angela Savage, author of Mother of Pearl'Sensual and hyper-dangerous, Gold's take on human love and animal cruelty is a real tour de force.' John Clanchy, author of In Whom We Trust 'Writer and editor Irma Golds debut novel has a propulsive energy and a visceral sense of place thats informed by Golds own experience of working with rescued elephants in Thailand.The Breaking doesnt shy away from the complexity of its themes, acknowledging the imperfection of love and the complicated ramifications of following your convictions all the way to the end. Its an unusual book, tackling both the messiness of human desire and the flawed nature of our relationships with animals, and may appeal to readers who enjoy the work of writers like Laura Jean McKay, Jessie Tu and Laura McPhee-Browne.' Carody Culver, Books+Publishing Hannah Bird has just arrived in Thailand. Disoriented and out of her depth, she meets Deven, a fierce and gutsy Australian expat who sweeps her into thrilling adventures rescuing elephants. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Irma Gold, Midnight Sun Publishing. Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: SignedCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image, previous owner stamp on FEP - pages otherwise clean and bright. Set against the lush and complex backdrop of Bali, The Breaking is a work of literary fiction that chronicles the intertwined lives of two women - an Australian tourist seeking escape and a young Balinese woman navigating the pressures of tradition and modernity. Irma Gold crafts a narrative that is both tender and unflinching, illuminating the ways in which culture, expectation, and personal desire collide across vastly different worlds. The novel presents themes of freedom, sacrifice, and the quiet violence of societal constraint with a lyrical prose style that draws readers deep into its richly rendered setting. At its heart, it is a story about the breaking points that define us - the moments where identity is either surrendered or fiercely reclaimed. Paperback.…