Hello to the Cannibals: A NovelHarper Collins, 13.10.2009 - 688 Seiten At first, all Lily Austin knows about 19th–century explorer Mary Kingsley is that, 100 years before, she was the first white woman to venture into the heart of Africa. But as Lily begins reading about Mary Kingsley, she becomes more and more fascinated – and discovers in Mary a kindred spirit. In her own life, Lily feels trapped – on the one hand, she craves family and intimate connection; on the other hand, she has no healthy or satisfying role models. Consequently, as she nears graduation from the University of Virginia, she finds herself uncertain about what to do with her life. As she researches Mary's life – she has begun writing a play about her – Lily comes to witness Mary's incredible bravery and startling originality, qualities that prove inspirational to Lily, whose own bravery is required as she attempts to navigate dysfunctional and destructive relationships with her young husband, her extended family – and a legacy of abuse dating back to her childhood. |
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... crying . And then they're all standing , and Mr. Stapleton says , “ He wants to talk to you . You're welcome to spend the night . ” " Hello ? " she says into the phone , trying not to cry . " We're fine , everything's fine . The play ...
... He has turned and taken hold of her arms , tight . A small sound comes from her , like a sigh . A lost cry , gone on her breath , as now he buries his face in her chest , pleading with her in garbled HELLO TO THE CANNIBALS 17.
... crying , standing over her , then reaching down to take her hand , actually helping her rise . She's quiet , her hair has fallen across her face . She watches him stagger to the other side of the room , both hands held to his head . “ I ...
... crying idiotically and begging her to forgive him. Lily's mother, who had felt the weight of her own increasing estrangement from him, went into an almost surreptitious six- week-long depression, then gathered strength and called a ...
... Aren't you even going to study for your final exams ? " Lily asked And Sheri began to cry . “ I don't stand a chance . I'm not gonna lie to myself . " “But you've come this far.” “Honey, I've been on and HELLO TO THE CANNIBALS 53 •