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What Lies Beneath
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Discover the gripping narrative of *What Lies Beneath*, a profound memoir by Elspeth Sandys that delves into the complexities of identity and adoption. This paperback edition, measuring 165 x 215 mm and spanning 224 pages, invites readers to engage with a life story that transcends mere biography. Elspeth Sandys, born during World War II, explores her tumultuous journey from her origins in the Truby King Karitane Hospital to her adoption into the Somerville family. This heartwarming yet sometimes heartbreaking story embodies the struggles of a young girl navigating her relationship with her adoptive mother, while ultimately embarking on a quest to discover her birth parents. Elspeth's pursuit of her roots unravels a tapestry of both disturbing truths and rewarding revelations – a journey many can relate to in these times of searching for belonging and understanding. Whether you're interested in personal growth, themes of identity, or memoir literature that brings laughter and tears, *What Lies Beneath* offers an unforgettable experience. Join Elspeth as she masterfully recounts her life and uncovers the truths that lie beneath the surface of her existence, making this book a must-read for anyone who values tenacity and self-discovery.
Author: Elspeth Sandys Publisher: Otago University Press
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 165 x 215 mm
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 15-09-2014
Writer Elspeth Sandys was born during the Second World War, the result of a brief encounter between two people who would never meet again. The first nine months of her life were spent in the Truby King Karitane Hospital in Dunedin, where she was known by her birth name, Frances Hilton James. This would change with her adoption into the Somerville family. A new birth certificate was issued and Frances James became Elspeth Sandilands Somerville.
Tom and Alice Somerville, Elspeth's new parents, lived with their son John in Dunedin's Andersons Bay. While Elspeth was happy among the ebullient and welcoming Somerville clan, she had a difficult relationship with her adoptive mother, who was frequently hospitalised with mental health problems.
Elspeth's search for her birth parents did not begin until much later in her adult life. What she discovered after an exhaustive search provided answers that were both disturbing and, ultimately, rewarding.
What Lies Beneath is a searing, amusing, and never less than gripping tale of a difficult life, beautifully told.
Author: Elspeth Sandys Publisher: Otago University Press
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 165 x 215 mm
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 15-09-2014
Writer Elspeth Sandys was born during the Second World War, the result of a brief encounter between two people who would never meet again. The first nine months of her life were spent in the Truby King Karitane Hospital in Dunedin, where she was known by her birth name, Frances Hilton James. This would change with her adoption into the Somerville family. A new birth certificate was issued and Frances James became Elspeth Sandilands Somerville.
Tom and Alice Somerville, Elspeth's new parents, lived with their son John in Dunedin's Andersons Bay. While Elspeth was happy among the ebullient and welcoming Somerville clan, she had a difficult relationship with her adoptive mother, who was frequently hospitalised with mental health problems.
Elspeth's search for her birth parents did not begin until much later in her adult life. What she discovered after an exhaustive search provided answers that were both disturbing and, ultimately, rewarding.
What Lies Beneath is a searing, amusing, and never less than gripping tale of a difficult life, beautifully told.
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