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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... stopped . ” Lily says , " He likes what he's doing . ” " Are you going to be an actor ? Mother says you're gonna be a writer . I mean , she says you already are . ” " It's just a — a journal . ” Ronda turns the light off . " Will you ...
... years older than she was ; she wore a housecoat , and her hair was pulled back in a gray knot . She'd stopped dyeing it . On the coffee table were several days ' worth of newspapers and a lot of magazines 48 RICHARD BAUSCH ·
... get together again . She thought of cutting the class . But his lighthearted tone stopped her . " Some other time , ” she got out . “Listen,” he said. There was something tentative and nervous about HELLO TO THE CANNIBALS 57.
... stopped . When the knock at the door came , a little cry rose from the back of her throat . She looked with alarm at the mess of the room , and realized her own state of slovenliness . Running her hands through her hair , she said ...
... stopped , she said , " Doris ? Want some coffee ? " " I'm going to bed , honey . " Lily didn't move . " Go on to bed , " said her mother from the other side of the door . They had a tense two days , during which they both avoided the ...