A Restless Life
A Restless Life by Leland Bardwell is a poignant memoir published by Liberties Press in 2008, comprising 288 pages in English. In this candid account, Bardwell reflects on her literary journey and the influential figures she encountered from the 1930s onward. The narrative reveals the complexities of her upbringing, marked by a seemingly idyllic childhood that masked a contentious family life and financial struggles. Her experiences, including an unwed pregnancy and life in London during World War II, shape her path as a writer and artist.
Readers will find a vivid exploration of Bardwell’s relationships and the challenges she faced as a mother and creative individual. The memoir delves into her artistic expression amidst adversity, showcasing a range of partners and the impact of her circumstances on her life and work. With elements of humor and resilience, this work captures the essence of her experiences as a woman artist navigating a tumultuous world, making it a significant contribution to the genres of biography and autobiography.
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A poignant and candid memoir by writer, playwright, and artist Bardwell, now in her 80s. She tells of her literary life and associates from the 1930s onwards. Her seemingly idyllic country estate childhood belied the contentious family life and pennypinching practices that made the appearances possible. While unwed and pregnant she went to England where she gave the child up for adoption. Living in London during World War II. Leland began writing, a career that would offer her such associates as Patrick Kavanagh. We see a stream of partners, official and illicit, as well as the sheer struggle of motherhood and artistic expression without resources or support. This memoir is at times searing, raunchy and rambunctious, singed with the sadness that hardship visited on her and her friends, but ultimately persistence and tremendous humor make this an exceptional memoir.
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