The Secret Scripture
Description
As Roseanne approaches her 100th birthday, the mental hospital that has been her home for decades faces closure, forcing her to confront an uncertain future. Through intimate conversations with her psychiatrist Dr. Grene—a man grappling with his own grief following his wife's death—she begins to unravel the mysteries of her past and the circumstances that led to her institutionalization. Sebastian Barry's luminous prose weaves together two parallel narratives, exploring themes of memory, redemption, and the fragile bonds that connect us across generations. This poignant novel examines how trauma shapes identity and asks profound questions about truth, madness, and what it means to be heard. A deeply moving meditation on loss and resilience, The Secret Scripture reveals the hidden depths of a life long silenced.
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paperback
Faber
Published Jan 1, 2009
312 pages
ISBN: 9780571215294
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First Published
2009
Language
eng
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