The Terrible
The Terrible by Yrsa Daley-Ward, published by Penguin Books in 2018, is a personal memoir that delves into the author’s experiences growing up in the north-west of England. This edition, comprising 208 pages, presents a candid exploration of childhood, family dynamics, and the complexities of young womanhood. Daley-Ward reflects on her life, touching on themes of power, fear, and the struggles associated with sexuality, all while recounting the “Terrible Things” that shaped her journey.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines personal anecdotes with broader cultural reflections, particularly regarding the experiences of women and the challenges they face. The memoir addresses the impact of familial relationships and the quest for identity amidst adversity. Through her clear-eyed storytelling, Daley-Ward invites readers to engage with her truth, making this work resonate with those interested in personal narratives and cultural commentary.
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**WINNER of the 2019 PEN Ackerley Prize**
‘A major literary talent . . . speaks about the power and powerlessness that young women are subject to in a wholly fresh, clear-eyed way . . . you’ll find it hard to come away from The Terrible without a stab of recognition in your chest’ Stylist
‘You may not run away from the thing that you are
because it comes and comes and comes as sure as you breathe.’
This is the story of Yrsa Daley-Ward, and all the things that happened – ‘even the Terrible Things (and God, there were Terrible Things)’. It’s about her childhood in the north-west of England with her beautiful, careworn mother and her little brother who sees things written in the stars.
It’s also about growing up and discovering the power and fear of sexuality, about pitch grey days of pills and powder: going under, losing yourself, and finding your voice.
‘Yrsa’s work is like holding the truth in your hands’ Florence Welch
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