Heywood, Joanna

Grit and Silver

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ISBN 13:
9781913179847
author:
Heywood, Joanna
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
UK Book Publishing
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
120
Dimensions:
21 x 14.8 centimeters (0.17 kg)
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£10.36

Description

Grit and Silver by Joanna Heywood is a powerful novella that explores the lives of three women growing up in poverty in the Peruvian online marketplaces. Their experiences are marked by the harsh realities of crime, displacement, and survival in urban slums. As they navigate their way through adolescence and adulthood, their destinies become intertwined, driven by a shared dream of a better life. This magical realism tale weaves together the threads of their stories, revealing the complexities of human experience and the resilience of the human spirit. Set against the backdrop of the 1990s, this gripping novella offers a unique perspective on the lives of women living on the fringes of society. With its vivid prose and unflinching portrayal of life's challenges, Grit and Silver is a compelling read for anyone interested in stories of survival and hope.

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