More than you were
Author
Thatcher, Christina
Date
2017-05-01Type
Book
Publisher
Parthian Books
Metadata
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When David Thatcher died of a drug overdose in America, his daughter wrote to understand what came after. The result is a striking collection of poetry which explores addiction, family politics, childhood memories and grief.
The short, sharp poems home in on situations to reveal their complex relationship and the challenges she faced after losing him. Thatcher weaves the darkest memories – the murder of pets, the burning down of a childhood home, the blood stains on white tiles – with ones which betray a tenderness and love.
Citation
Thatcher, C. (2017) More than you were. Cardigan, Wales: Parthian Books.