The Free-Range Bookclub
Bookclubbers without boundaries in Nelson, New Zealand
Category: Memoir
From The Centre: A Writer’s Life – Patricia Grace
READ FOR NZ BOOK AWARDS The memoir of writer Patricia Grace ❝Patricia Grace is a stalwart of New Zealand literature and someone whose work I have read a lot of and deeply admired. So her memoir was always going to be a hit for… Continue Reading “From The Centre: A Writer’s Life – Patricia Grace”
Born A Crime – Trevor Noah
READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Jodie The memoir of one man’s coming-of-age, set during the twilight of apartheid and the tumultuous days of freedom that followed. ✚ “Born a Crime is the true story of a South African boy who starts his life under Apartheid… Continue Reading “Born A Crime – Trevor Noah”
Driving To Treblinka – Diana Wichtel
READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Sonya A New Zealand woman traces her father’s World War II history and discovers a heartbreaking truth. ✚ “Driving To Treblinka is a memoir by New Zealand journalist Diana Wichtel. In it she seeks to redeem the past, a… Continue Reading “Driving To Treblinka – Diana Wichtel”
Educated – Tara Westover
READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Sonya A 16-year-old fundamentalist Mormon defies her family by getting herself educated. ✚ “Educated is the memoir of a girl who flees her fundamentalist Mormon family in lieu of an education. “Tara Westover’s Idaho parents were suspicious of everyone… Continue Reading “Educated – Tara Westover”
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