Athill's four books of memoirs - published here in one volume - recount her life from privileged country childhood, through the sad years after she was jilted, fifty years as editor for André Deutsch and on into old age and approaching death. Her intelligence, honesty ('get it right') sanity and wisdom shine through, as does her delight in the world around her. A remarkable book by a remarkable woman. I can't recommend it too highly.
(Annabel Bedini - bwl 59 Winter 2011 ) |
