'And Alice, who has the sharpest ear of all, despite her age, also hears the phone but she is well practised at ignoring things she deems ugly; and how easy it is when her daughter is here, playing like this, as Alice always knew she could, like a dream, a miracle - and her own composition no less!'
For our second book of the year I recommend Cloudless by Rupert Dastur. After a very challenging start to the year, I think you will enjoy this beautifully written book. Against the backdrop of the war in Iraq, it is a deeply moving portrayal of a family's struggle to navigate the challenges of everyday life on a farm in Wales, far from the armed conflict, which, nonetheless, is threatening that which they hold most dear. Here is the worksheet.
Meetup: Friday, 27th February 5pm
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