Still Sane A Memoir
Still Sane A Memoir by Helen Greeves, published by New Generation Publishing Limited on June 24, 2021, is a personal account that chronicles the life of a woman born in 1919. Through her narrative, Greeves reflects on her experiences growing up in seemingly privileged circumstances, yet feeling undervalued due to the influence of various caregivers and her parents. The memoir captures her journey through childhood, youth, and adulthood, highlighting her resilience in the face of challenges such as a failed marriage and complex relationships with therapists and doctors.
In this 330-page memoir, readers will find a blend of humor and poignancy as Greeves shares her story of survival and self-discovery. The narrative explores themes of personal growth and the impact of societal expectations on women. Greeves’ ability to maintain her sanity amidst adversity is a central focus, revealing a personality that is both profound and charming. This edition offers an insightful look into the life of a woman who lived to be 100, providing a unique perspective on the struggles and triumphs that shaped her identity.
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“It’s not worth leaving the light on for you,” the nanny says as she flicks off the switch and shuts the door.
The little girl Helen, born in 1919, and brought up in outwardly privileged circumstances, is made to feel worthless by a succession of ‘stiff and starchy nannies’, as well as her parents, worried that she is ‘M.D.’ (mentally deficient). But with astonishing and uplifting resilience and creativity, she weathers the turbulence of childhood, youth, a failed marriage, motherhood and the attentions of therapists, analysts and doctors, some marvellously redemptive, others exploitative, abusive and destructive, and survives ‘still sane’ to write this moving, funny, absorbing account of her life.
Living till 100, Helen Greeves ‘leaves the light on’ for us, illuminating a personality both profound and full of wit and charm.
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