My Body Keeps Your Secrets
Dispatches on Shame and Reclamation
Format:Paperback
Publisher:The Indigo Press
Published:2nd Sep '21
Should be back in stock very soon
This memoir explores trauma, vulnerability, and the secrets our bodies hold, establishing Lucia Osborne-Crowley as a key voice in intersectional feminism through My Body Keeps Your Secrets.
From Lucia Osborne-Crowley, the author of I Choose Elena, comes an immersive polyphonic memoir that delves into the complexities of abuse, trauma, and shame. This work is both widely researched and boldly argued, revealing the secrets that our bodies hold. Through her exploration, Lucia establishes herself as a significant voice in the realm of intersectional feminism, representing a new generation of thinkers who challenge societal norms and expectations.
In My Body Keeps Your Secrets, Lucia amplifies the voices of women, trans, and non-binary individuals from around the globe, weaving together their narratives with her own deeply personal experiences. The memoir addresses themes of vulnerability and acceptance, emphasizing the importance of reclaiming our identities in a world that often burdens us with the weight of shame stemming from the atrocities we endure. Her poignant storytelling invites readers to reflect on their own experiences and the collective struggles faced by marginalized communities.
This book is not just a memoir; it is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. My Body Keeps Your Secrets unravels the trauma that can alter our biology, affecting our relationships with ourselves and others. Lucia's insights encourage a dialogue about healing and connection, solidifying her place as a vital intersectional feminist thinker in contemporary literature.
‘The most anticipated books of 2021’
‘Sexuality, gender and bodies continue to dominate, with no shortage in creative non-fiction that blends memoir, essay and cultural history. Look out for...Lucia Osborne-Crowley's My Body Keeps Your Secrets (June, A&U)’
https://www.smh.com.au/culture/books/the-most-anticipated-books-of-2021-20201226-p56q8d.html
‘What if We Never Recover’
https://meanjin.com.au/blog/what-if-we-never-recover/
Review: My Body Keeps Your Secrets by Lucia Osborne-Crowley
‘Osborne-Crowley begins to explore the intricacies of shame and trauma in a way which doesn’t shy away from the true extent of the impact that this trauma can have on an individual, but at the same time approaches the issues with sensitivity, and with a feeling of hope that we can overcome feelings of shame, and reclaim our bodies.'
What if, in order to find true love, you need to be alone?
-- Lucia Osborne-Crowley * Vogue Australia *Reviewed in short: New books from Carole Hooven, Kristian Shaw, Lucia Osborne-Crowley and Jay Parini
‘In the post-#MeToo era there is plenty of literature on abuse and consent. But it is rare to find a book as powerful as My Body Keeps Your Secrets’
Author of My Body Keeps Your Secrets, Lucia Osborne-Crowley, on the lessons she learned after a devastating breakup
-- Lucia Osborne-Crowley * Stylist *Books Roundup: Small Joys of Real Life, The Things We See in the Light, Lies, Damned Lies, My Body Keeps Your Secrets
‘At the heart of this book is a strong message: It is through the stories of others that we can finally understand our own and render visible the structures of our own oppression.’
My Body Keeps Your Secrets: Interview with Lucia Osborne-Crowley
-- Freya Bennett * Ramona Magazine *I survived rape, but I didn’t understand what trauma would do to me
-- Lucy Hall * The Guardian *10 Questions for writer Lucia Osborne-Crowley: The author of ‘My Body Keeps Your Secrets’ on trauma, shame and community
-- Jessica Payn * The Arts Desk *Ghislaine Maxwell juror breaks silence to The Independent: ‘This verdict is for all the victims’
-- Lucia Osborne-Crowley * The IndependeISBN: 9781911648130
Dimensions: 216mm x 138mm x 22mm
Weight: 334g
256 pages