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Marginalia: The Writer Who Got Me Through Becoming a Mother of Two
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Marginalia: The Writer Who Got Me Through Becoming a Mother of Two

In praise of Maggie O'Farrell, the writer whose books kept me company, gave me courage throughout the upheaval of becoming a mother of two. Plus a very quick/non-exhaustive guide to her novels.

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Mar 26, 2025
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Welcome to Marginalia — my ‘from the front-line-of-motherhood’ round-up of the very best things I have been trying to read whilst looking after my two young sons, which is available to all of my paid subscribers.
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