In Her Glory: A Memoir in Prose and Poetry
Boulder Books is proud to release its latest book, In Her Glory: A Memoir in Prose and Poetry, by author Marian Frances White.
In Her Glory is Marian Frances White’s homage to her mother, Florence. This story-driven poetic journey reveals the grit, resiliency and resourcefulness of a woman who raised 12 children through the early years of Confederation. In Her Glory explores White’s younger years growing up in Carbonear, Newfoundland, with the underlying premise that women who raised large families are our unsung heroines. Within these pages, White celebrates her mother’s contribution to our culture and world, giving Florence a voice while finding her own.
The official launch of In Her Glory will take place Thursday November 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, at Eastern Edge Gallery (72 Harbour Drive). The event shall feature filmmaker Gerry Rogers; snacks and refreshments will also be available.
About the author
Marian Frances White has spent her creative life telling women’s stories as an author, filmmaker, poet, biographer, and journalist. Perhaps White’s most feminist act was producing a women’s newspaper, Waterlily and publishing ten editions of A Woman’s Almanac.
The author of numerous books, Marian is also the recipient of ArtsNL’s Artist of the Year award and in 2023 was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Circle of Distinction Award by the YWCA.
White’s young adult History of Newfoundland and Labrador was translated into French and used in school curriculum. In 2019 White’s Island Vegan cookbook won the World Gourmand Cookbook Award for local flare. Her award-winning films include The Untold Story of the Suffragists of Newfoundland and the dramatic documentary, Stealing Mary: Last of the Red Indians that explores the demise of the Beothuk people. Tricksters takes viewers to northern Innu communities in Labrador; Circus by Komatik follows Inuit children as they create a show with Wonderbolt Circus. Sights Before Christmas, a children’s book co-authored with her partner, Beni Malone, was made into a live-action TV special.
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