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Randall B. RipleyNon-Fiction · Politics & Society
Bureaucracy and policy implementation
This autobiography chronicles the early life of New Zealand author Janet Frame, from her impoverished childhood during the Depression to her burgeoning love for literature. It details her difficult student years and the trauma of being misdiagnosed with schizophrenia, leading to shock treatment. The book ultimately celebrates her journey to international literary fame and her bohemian life in Europe.