A groundbreaking novel exploring the intersection between race, class
and mental health in the UK 'A strong and humane work of fiction' Jackie
Kay 'That is the glory of being a mental patient. Nothing is
impossible.'It is the 1990s, and Gloria is living in a London
psychiatric ward. She is unapologetically loud, audacious and eternally
on the brink of bursting into song.
After several months of
uninterrupted routine, she is joined by another young black woman -
Merle - who is full of silences and fear. Unable to confide in their
doctors, they agree to journal their pasts. Whispered into tape
recorders and scrawled ferociously at night, the remarkable stories of
their lives are revealed.
In this tender, deeply-moving
depiction of mental health, Roy creates a striking portrait of two women
finding strength in their shared vulnerability, as they navigate a
system that fails to protect them. Life-affirming and fearlessly
hopeful, this is an unforgettable story. 'This is a novel of daring -
enjoyable, surprising and original.' Bernardine Evaristo 'A striking
commentary' Scotsman 'A strong, humorous and moving piece of fiction . . . such is the life injected into the characters that by the end of
the novel there remains that reluctance to part with people you have
come to love' calabash 'A joy' Pride 'Unflinchingly told . . . harrowing but also shockingly funny' Big Issue
The Fat Lady Sings - Jacqueline Roy & Bernardine Evaristo (Introduction By)
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