“Like most people I lived for a long time with my mother and father. My father liked to watch the wrestling, my mother liked to wrestle; it didn't matter what. She was in the white corner and that was that. She hung out the largest sheets on the windiest days. She wanted the Mormons to knock on the door. At election time in a Labour mill town she put a picture of the Conservative candidate in the window. She had never heard of mixed feelings. There were friends and there were enemies. Enemies were: The Devil (in his many forms) Next Door Sex (in its many forms) Slugs Friends were: God Our dog Auntie Madge The Novels of Charlotte Bronte Slug pellets and me, at first.”
Quote by Jeanette Winterson
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Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit
This novel is a poignant coming-of-age story that delves into the complexities of personal beliefs and family dynamics. The protagonist navigates her own sexuality and the expectations of her religious upbringing, offering a candid look at the challenges faced by young individuals in search of their identity. more
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