From a childhood in the wilds of Quebec to penning some of the seminal works of modern fiction, the peerless Margaret Atwood details the twists and turns of her remarkable life in characteristically elegant and insightful prose.
Every writer is at least two beings: the one who lives, and the one who writes.
Raised by scientifically minded parents, Atwood spent most of each year in the wild forest of northern Quebec: a vast playground for her entomologist father and independent, resourceful mother. It was an unfettered and nomadic childhood, sometimes isolated but also thrilling and beautiful.
From this unconventional start, Atwood unfolds the story of her life, linking key moments to the books that have shaped our literary landscape, from the cruel school year that would become Cat’s Eye to the unease of 1980s Berlin, where she began The Handmaid’s Tale. In pages alive with the natural world, reading and books, major political turning points and her lifelong love for the charismatic writer Graeme Gibson, we meet poets, bears, Hollywood stars and larger-than-life characters straight from the pages of an Atwood novel.
As she explores her past, Atwood reveals more and more about her writing, the connections between real life and art – and the workings of one of our boldest imaginations.
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Sharp, funny and engaging - Blake Morrison, Guardian
I can’t recommend Book of Lives enough… it’s the book we’ve been waiting for. Take my word for it. It’s fabulous - Dua Lipa, Service95
Fat and satisfying - Erica Wagner, Observer
Just in time for Christmas... One of the most deliciously engaging memoirs of the decade - Nilanjana Roy, Financial Times
An intimate, beautifully told journey that captures the essence of a remarkable life - Woman & Home
Fiercely funny tales from a literary mafia don... as pacy and fascinating as any of her books - India Block, Evening Standard
The real Margaret Atwood is sentimental, blunt and deliciously naughty - Francesca Steel, iNews
2025's most anticipated non-fiction - Stylist
A remarkable read... successfully puts time in a bottle - LA Times
A tremendous showcase for her wisdom and wit - Fiona Sturges, Guardian
Wry and knowing… the writing, plus drawing and photos, will delight - Grazia
A captivating portrait - Nathan Smith, Irish Times
Book of Lives : A Memoir of Sorts
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From a childhood in the wilds of Quebec to penning some of the seminal works of modern fiction, the peerless Margaret Atwood details the twists and turns of her remarkable life in characteristically elegant and insightful prose.
Margaret Atwood traces her life from an unconventional childhood spent in the remote forests of northern Quebec, where her scientist parents fostered independence, curiosity, and a deep connection to the natural world. Those early years—isolated yet full of wonder—shaped both the person she became and the writer she would grow into.
As she moves through her life, Atwood links personal experiences to the creation of her most influential works, from the painful school days that informed Cat’s Eye to the tense atmosphere of 1980s Berlin that sparked The Handmaid’s Tale. Along the way, she reflects on political upheavals, literary friendships, her partnership with writer Graeme Gibson, and the many vivid characters—real and imagined—who populate her world. The memoir becomes both a portrait of a life and an exploration of how lived experience transforms into art.
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- Author: Margaret Atwood
- Language: Angļu valoda
- Year of publication: 2025
- Manufacturer: Vintage Publishing
- Cover type: Hard cover
- Number of pages: 624
- ISBN code: 9781784744496
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