The Stirrings

Winner of the 2024 TLS Ackerley Prize, this memoir explores the impactful years of a young woman's life growing up in the North of England during the 1970s and 80s. It vividly recounts personal experiences intertwined with the broader social and historical events of the era, including childhood, family dynamics, and societal upheavals. The narrative promises a moving, haunting, and insightful reflection on identity and resilience, capturing both poignant memories and moments of shock.