Pilgrim State
A story of mothers & daughters and the bonds which can never be broken.
Jacqueline Walker(Author)
Hodder & Stoughton Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 3. April 2008
Audio
CD-Audio
978-1-84456-709-6 (ISBN)
Description
PILGRIM STATE is a stunning memoir which tells the story of Dorothy Walker equal parts beautiful, headstrong, brave and tragic. Her life is lovingly recreated by her daughter Jacqueline in homage to the remarkable woman she was. In the haunting opening pages, set in Pilgrim State mental facility in New York State in 1951, Dorothy has been forcibly sectioned and is battling to keep her children and her sanity. She will struggle all her life to retain both. Dorothy and her children return to Jamaica before finally making a home in post-Windrush London in the early 60s. Dorothy and her children face prejudice and loss but are bound by incredible love and their unique sense of family. This will prove to be Dorothys greatest gift. Stories like PILGRIM STATE dont come along that often. And when they do you recognise you have something very special. And when a voice is this strong and original, you stop to listen. PILGRIM STATE celebrates place, the life-affirming nature of family and the bonds between mothers and daughters that can never be broken. The story is haunting and powerful and speaks for generations of women, resonating long after the story ends.Jacqueline Walker has done her mother proud.
Reviews / Votes
'Pilgrim State is an extraordinary memoir that may become a word-of-mouth hit in the same way as Andrea Ashworth's Once in a House on Fire or Lorna Sage's Bad Blood.' -- Kate Bradley, The Bookseller's Choice 'A wonderful, deeply moving book.' -- James McBride, Author of The Color of Water "Haunting, powerful and beautifully written, Dorothy's story resonates long after the final page." -- International Woman's Month Magazine 20080313 'fine, honest writing and acute personal insight ... Walker has written this fond, striking memoir as a homage to a brave and beautiful woman.' -- The Times 20080313More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hodder & Stoughton
Dimensions
Height: 141 mm
Width: 125 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Duration
Dauer: 2 min
Weight
100 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84456-709-6 (9781844567096)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Jacqueline Walker arrived in Britain in 1959, a child of the 'Windrush' generation of Caribbean migrants. Apart from 9 years in Dorset, her home in the UK has been South London.