Born to a Red-Headed Woman (last stock)

Discover the poignant journey of Kay McKenzie Cooke in 'Born to a Red-Headed Woman,' one of the last remaining copies of this captivating poetic memoir. Published by Otago University Press, this unique book intricately weaves together music and memory across four vibrant decades. In just 72 illuminating pages, readers are transported from Cooke's rural Southland girlhood in the 1950s to the challenges of teenage motherhood in the 1970s, and into her present as a grandmother, mother, wife, and author. This paperback edition (148 x 210 mm) delves into universal themes such as family, loss, and the everyday rituals that bind us together. With a laconic, wry narrative style, Cooke offers an insightful and profound perspective on life's myriad challenges and joys. Her writing, rich with plain-spoken honesty and gentle humor, makes 'Born to a Red-Headed Woman' a testament to human resilience and the power of music in evoking profound emotions and memories. Ideal for readers who seek memoirs that resonate with life’s genuine experiences, this remarkable autobiography captures the essence of familial love and offers thoughtful reflections on living an authentic life. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this insightful work as stock is limited.