Andalucia

Richard W. Hardwick's "Andalucia" intertwines the joy of love with the shadow of cancer. As his partner battles breast cancer, Hardwick reminisces about their youthful adventures in Golan Heights, Amsterdam, and Greece, fearing she may not survive to remember with him. Through their journey from love's first spark to facing mortality, the book merges past and present into a poignant narrative, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit, the solace of nature, and the value of community. A testament to life, love, and the courage to remember, "Andalucia" is a moving, life-affirming tale.

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About the Author: Richard W Hardwick
Richard W Hardwick is the writer in residence at a maximum security prison in North-East England. His first book 'Kicked Out' was Waterstone's Recommended Read and Borders Book of the Month. His second book 'Andalucia' came from the shock of his partner being diagnosed with cancer and was written because he was fearful she would not be alive to help him tell their young children about their past. Booker Prize winner Pat Barker described Andalucia as "inspiring".
When someone you love is diagnosed with cancer, every second you have left with them is precious.

Richard W Hardwick wrote about his partner's breast cancer to help him cope, and then he wrote about their past because he was scared she might not be there to help him remember it for their children. Andalucia tells the story of a young couple falling in love in the Golan Heights, bathing in the Sea of Galilee, living in the cheapest hostel in Amsterdam's red-light district and becoming homeless in Greece. Past and present is skilfully woven together to form a unique and beautiful portrait of a family facing the ultimate fear.

Gripping, heart-breaking, raw and inspiring, Andalucia is an unforgettable journey, both geographically and of the soul. It is also a life-affirming celebration of the strength of human spirit, the healing power of nature and the importance of community.

‘Told with courage, humour and love, Andalucia weaves past and present with great skill so the pace of the narrative never falters. There is a zest for life on every page of this book which I found both moving and inspiring'
- Pat Barker, winner of the Booker Prize.

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Price: $7.50 USD

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