Once in a House on Fire (Birthday Edition)

Once in a House on Fire (Birthday Edition)

by Andrea Ashworth (Author)

Synopsis

Set in grim 1970s Manchester, Once in a House on Fire tells the true story of three sisters and their mother, a close-knit and loving family forced to battle with poverty, abuse and the effects of depression. What makes Ashworth's memoir truly astounding is that her tale of hardship is so beautifully written, so compellingly told, so funny and endearing. Ultimately this is one of the most life-affirming stories around; a bright and sympathetic book that should be read by everyone.

'This is a brilliant book. Brilliantly written, brilliantly thought, brilliantly remembered . . . Ashworth has written an extraordinary memoir; the only pity is that she had to live it to make it' SCOTSMAN

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 336
Edition: Main Market
Publisher: Picador
Published: 06 Sep 2002

ISBN 10: 0330491881
ISBN 13: 9780330491884

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'This is a brilliant book. Brilliantly written, brilliantly thought, brilliantly remembered... Ashworth has written an extraordinary memoir; the only pity is that she had to live it to make it' SCOTSMAN
Author Bio
Andrea Ashworth was born in Manchester in 1969. She is a Research Fellow as Jesus College, Oxford. Once in a House on Fire is her first book.