Monthly Archives: August 2018

The Silence of the Girls – Pat Barker

Posted on August 30, 2018 by sarahsouthwest

Pat Barker takes us to the end days of the Trojan war, with a re-telling from the point of view of the women there. This is the story of Briseis, and through her, all the women caught up in wars … Continue reading →

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Home – Amanda Berriman – book review

Posted on August 6, 2018 by sarahsouthwest

is four. She’s bright, she notices things, and she’s learning about the world. This is her story, told by her, but it’s also a story about her mum, who’s struggling to deal with chronic poverty, really inappropriate housing, and bringing … Continue reading →

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Emoji land

Posted on August 3, 2018 by sarahsouthwest

I used a winky face. My son’s sports coach put up a notice about an event. It will last from “9.30am through to 4am”, he said. “That’s a long day” I posted back. Winky face. My daughter folded up with … Continue reading →

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