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Terrible Kindness, A

Wroe, Jo Browning

  7 Reviews

William Lavery's life has headed down a different track from what is expected. A talented singer, it is presumed that this is where his future lies. However, at the tender age of nineteen, he instead qualifies as an embalmer. In what becomes a defining moment in his life, he volunteers to attend a colliery collapse in a Welsh village where there are multiple fatalities. Affected by his experience, William is forced to face up to previous trauma and reclaim his life.

Based around the 1966 Aberfan disaster in Wales, this is a moving but ultimately hopeful story of love, grief and forgiveness.

Pages
377
Year
2022

Reviews

LOWER 022
11-03-2024
This is a book that will stay with you and gets you to think about the unspoken realities of life. Its the first book weve read that was well received by ALL members. A great pick!
CHCH 566
08-01-2024
We all enjoyed the story, although a couple of members struggled with the graphic nature at times. Beautifully written.
CHCH 566
18-12-2023
This is a beautifully written book with the themes of love, friendship and trauma running throughout. We enjoyed that it is based on a real-life event and although quite dark at times, there are many light moments to lift the spirits.
AUCK 443
21-09-2023
A lesson in why not to "pull down the blinds" and cherish your good fortune and talents. We discussed the importance of allowing children to grieve/face life. We appreciated William's sensitivity and kindness but could have shaken him for his poor reactions/choices/non assertion. We loved the very forgiving/loving uncle and partner, Gloria and Martin. That music brought William and others back to life, its consolation and absolution, was gratifying...
DUNED 061
21-09-2023
Totally loved this book. Great discussion - many themes.
WELL 227
03-08-2023
Enjoyable read - best book of the year so far!
CHCH 125
03-07-2023
A fabulously written book. Sensitive and beautiful. Subject matter not often written about, and also covered the topic of homosexuality in less enlightened times.