The Cost of Living : Living Autobiography 2
(Author) Deborah LevyA GUARDIAN BEST BOOK OF THE 21ST CENTURY WINNER OF THE PRIX FEMINA ETRANGER 2020 Following on from the critically acclaimed Things I Don't Want to Know, discover the powerful second memoir in Deborah Levy's essential three-part 'Living Autobiography'. 'I can't think of any writer aside from Virginia Woolf who writes better about what it is to be a woman' Observer _________________________________ 'Life falls apart. We try to get a grip and hold it together. And then we realise we don't want to hold it together . . .' The final instalment in Deborah Levy's critically acclaimed 'Living Autobiography', Real Estate, is available now. _________________________________ 'I just haven't stopped reading it . . . it talks so beautifully about being a woman' Billie Piper on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs 'It is the story of every woman throughout history who has expended her love and labour on making a home that turns out to serve the needs of everyone except herself. Wonderful' Guardian 'Wise, subtle and ironic, Levy's every sentence is a masterpiece of clarity and poise . . . a brilliant writer' Daily Telegraph 'A graceful and lyrical rumination on the questions, "What is a woman for? What should a woman be?"' Tatler 'Extraordinary and beautiful, suffused with wit and razor-sharp insights' Financial Times
Deborah Levy
Deborah Levy is a British author known for her innovative writing style and exploration of themes such as identity, feminism, and politics. Her most notable works include the novel "Hot Milk" and the memoir "The Cost of Living," both of which have received critical acclaim for their sharp prose and incisive observations. Levy's writing is characterized by its lyrical language and complex characters that challenge traditional narratives. She has been a finalist for the Man Booker Prize and has made a significant impact on contemporary literature with her thought-provoking and boundary-pushing work. Levy's most famous work is often considered to be "Swimming Home," a novel that delves into the complexities of relationships and desire with her signature wit and insight.
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