Tag Archives: relationship

Belonging—Habits of life (2)

30 Mar

Belonging is perhaps the habit of life. It is so fundamental that it precedes everything else. It has to be recognised, acknowledged, and practiced, but it exists before all of that. All of us humans, but also all other creatures … Read More »

Beginning again: Chris Womersley, ‘The Diplomat’

4 Oct

Chris Womersley’s latest novel, The Diplomat (Picador, 2022) is a superbly written but gut-wrenching tale. As the cover blurb says, ‘Shot through with grief and dark comedy, The Diplomat is a powerful story of love and recovery—and a stark evocation of … Read More »