This Interim Time Paperback Essays by Oona Frawley Published May 2025 ISBN 9781843519225
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Oona Frawley's "This Interim Time" is a profound and moving exploration of life, loss, and memory. Published by Lilliput Press in May 2025, this paperback edition delves into the universal human experience of confronting mortality and finding joy amidst grief. As Frawley navigates the heart-wrenching decline of her mother into dementia and the courageous fight of a dear friend against cancer, she invites readers to reflect on their own profound losses, including the death of her father years prior and the pre-birth loss of her parents' ancestral home in Ireland. This collection of essays masterfully balances the raw emotion of grief with the luminous hope of new beginnings, capturing the intricate tapestry of family relationships and the precious, fleeting moments we share with loved ones. The book, bearing ISBN 9781843519225, spans 216 pages and is lauded for its honest introspection and enduring optimism. Critics have praised it as an exquisitely observed meditation on grief, a beautiful and lyrical companion for both bright and dark times, and a gorgeous dispatch on origins and rootedness. It is considered a must-read for those who appreciated Joan Didion's "The Year of Magical Thinking" and offers a deep dive into themes of parents and parenting, friendship, togetherness, and the solace found in love and understanding. The cover art, featuring a layered abstract design with a hint of a window and water, complements the introspective nature of the essays. Frawley, born in New York in 1972 to Irish parents, brings a rich academic background in Irish literature and extensive teaching experience to her writing, making "This Interim Time" a deeply resonant and universally relatable work.
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This Interim Time Paperback Essays by Oona Frawley Published May 2025 ISBN 9781843519225 is a product from Lilliput Press, currently listed by 2 Irish retailers on GetLocal (2 offers in total). Prices range from €16.00 to €16.95 depending on retailer.
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