Carolyn Allen Libros

The product of a series of major conferences which brought expatriate women together from over 20 countries, this is a collection of essays describing the challenges that faced the authors, many of them published writers, who moved to strange lands in pursuit of their own or their husbands' careers. The authors are from the USA, Canada, Britain, Germany and Sweden and their present countries of residence include the UK, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Poland, Turkey, Hong Kong, the Philippines and the USA.

Nina, a teen navigating a turbulent life, begins engaging in sex work near her absent parents' home. She enters a dark, sadomasochistic relationship with a couple, leading to her arrest and subsequent admission to a psychiatric facility, where she faces even harsher realities. The narrative, crafted in an emotional fugue state, reveals a sharp and insightful perspective on trauma and control. Initially rejected by publishers, this poignant work was posthumously recognized as a significant queer text, highlighting the talent of its author, who is celebrated for her unique voice.