My Mother’s Lovers
My Mother’s Lovers by Christopher Hope is a reprint edition published by Grove Press on August 5, 2008, featuring 448 pages in English. This novel explores the complexities of familial relationships and the historical context of white presence in South Africa through the lens of a son’s vivid recollections of his mother, Kathleen Healey. A multifaceted character, she is portrayed as an aviator, big game hunter, and knitting enthusiast, whose life is marked by a series of diverse lovers from around the globe.
Readers will find a narrative that blends humor and inventiveness, as the son grapples with his mother’s fading health and her final wishes. The story delves into themes of love and memory, offering a rich tapestry of experiences that reflect on the past fifty years in South Africa. With its engaging portrayal of a strong female character and the intricate dynamics of family, My Mother’s Lovers presents a unique perspective on personal and historical narratives.
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“Kick off your shoes, pour yourself a stiff drink and take your hat off to the elder statesman of southern African words–he’s done it again.” –Alexandra Fuller
“Vivid and powerful. Highly recommended.” —Library Journal (starred review)
The author of Serenity House and Kruger’s Alp (winner of the Whitbread Prize for Fiction) returns with a lyrical and taut novel about the past fifty years of white presence in South Africa, told through a son’s larger-than-life vision of his mother. In Kathleen Healey, acclaimed novelist Christopher Hope crafts a superbly authentic female character. Aviator, big game hunter, and a knitting devotee who once boxed three rounds with Ernest Hemingway, her multitude of lovers came from all over the world. When she fades with illness, her son must carry out her final wishes, and confront his own ability to love. Bitingly funny and inventive, My Mother’s Lovers is as fierce and radiant as our romance with Africa.
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