Woman Zone CT
  • Home
  • About
    • Vision
    • The WZ Team
    • Background
    • Projects >
      • Artscape Womens Humanity Walk
      • The Everywoman Project
      • Women's Walks
  • The Women's Library
  • Book Club
    • About
    • Book Reviews
  • Podcast
  • Blog
  • Contact
WELCOME TO THE WOMAN ZONE BOOK REVIEW PAGE.                   
​This is where members of the WZ Book Club get to share their thoughts on titles seen on the shelves of our Women’s Library. All reviews are unsolicited and only those attending the WZBC may borrow and review books.
The Woman Zone Book Club meets on the 2nd Saturday of every month between 2pm and 4pm at The Women’s Library, ground floor, Artscape.  All are welcome.
​
We welcome your reviews of women-authored books. Send between 200-500 words and cover pic if possible to info@womanzonect.co.za or hipzone@mweb and we will post it here! 

The Enumerations

11/12/2018

0 Comments

 
Picture
Title: The Enumerations (Umuzi, 2018)
Author: 
Máire Fisher
Reviewer: Gail Gilbride
“The number five, plays a significant role in young Noah Groome’s life. He needs to push a door handle five times, keep five pebbles in his pocket and count to five under his breath in stressful situations. And then there’s the ever present Dark, which feeds on his fears and reminds him to hold onto them. Many of us will recognize this unwelcome voice.
When Noah reacts to the school bully, the consequences change his life forever. Noah’s sensitive mother, Kate, his successful father, Dominic, and Maddie, his beloved little sister, are all embroiled in his life and his Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Each member of the family has their own way of coping and the dynamics shift as the story progresses. 
At Greenhills Noah is befriended by Juliet Ryan, a young woman facing very different challenges. Their unlikely and non-judgmental friendship benefits both of them in ways we can learn from. The beauty of their relationship made me reach for my box of tissues more often than I’d like to admit. All families have secrets and Noah’s is no exception. Unravelling these mysteries is crucial for Noah’s healing. Unbeknown to the family, it holds the key to all their unresolved hurts.
Máire Fisher explores the effects of OCD on a family, with sensitivity and great skill. Her research is impeccable. It shines through to make this story entirely credible and powerful. Family members and close friends hold the space for others to heal, even when they are unaware of the gifts they possess. Fisher’s characters are deeply imagined. They spring off the page to remind us of the power of precious relationships in our lives, particularly within our families.
As the festive season approaches, The Enumerations could be one of the gifts under your tree. A copy or two will definitely be in my pile. I think the story will resonate with everyone who reads it!
Bravo Máire Fisher!” 

0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    Author

    Write something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview.

    Archives

    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    November 2018

    Categories

    All

    RSS Feed

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.
  • Home
  • About
    • Vision
    • The WZ Team
    • Background
    • Projects >
      • Artscape Womens Humanity Walk
      • The Everywoman Project
      • Women's Walks
  • The Women's Library
  • Book Club
    • About
    • Book Reviews
  • Podcast
  • Blog
  • Contact