Surgically Enhanced

Gift Edition

Pam Ayres author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Hodder & Stoughton

Published:21st Mar '19

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This collection offers a humorous yet poignant exploration of beauty and self-image, capturing the complexities of modern life and societal expectations in Surgically Enhanced.

In Surgically Enhanced, readers are invited into a world where the boundaries of beauty and technology blur. This insightful collection features a series of poems and stories that explore the impact of cosmetic surgery and societal expectations on self-image. With a keen eye for detail, the author delves into the lives of individuals seeking transformation, revealing their hopes and fears in a society that often equates appearance with worth.

The narratives within Surgically Enhanced are both poignant and humorous, showcasing the author's unique ability to balance lightheartedness with deep reflection. Each piece captures the essence of human experience, illustrating how the pursuit of beauty can lead to unexpected consequences. Readers will find themselves laughing, contemplating, and empathizing with the characters as they navigate their journeys of self-discovery.

This collection serves not only as entertainment but also as a thoughtful commentary on contemporary culture. It challenges readers to consider their own perceptions of beauty and the lengths to which they might go to achieve it. Whether you are a longtime fan or new to the author's work, Surgically Enhanced promises to engage and inspire, making it a perfect addition to any bookshelf.

There are clear comparisons between Pam and Sir John Betjeman * Daily Express *
Observant, mocking, gently thought-provoking. SURGICALLY ENHANCED . . . is one of her best * Daily Telegraph *
Engrossing and wonderfully evocative . . . better than ever before. SURGICALLY ENHANCED is Ayres at her heartiest. Always therapeutic - good for our hearts and souls - and always there to bring a glow to the cheeks and a tear to the eye. * Sydney Morning Herald *
'You can't help but warm to Ayres's humorous and wry take on life' * Launceston Examiner *
There are clear comparisons between Pam and Sir John Betjeman * Daily Express *
'Observant, mocking, gently thought-provoking. SURGICALLY ENHANCED . . . is one of her best' * Daily Telegraph *
Number one poetry bestseller of 2007. 'And still she goes on. Eat your hearts out Heaney and Motion.' * The Times *

ISBN: 9781529378320

Dimensions: 200mm x 130mm x 19mm

Weight: 240g

176 pages