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Miriam Gold

Praise for Elena: A Hand Made Life

'It brings with it an unfathomable power and richness… a visual and a nostalgic treat… [and] a quietly political book'

Observer, *Graphic Novel of the Month*

The deeply affecting life of Miriam Gold’s grandmother has found its most radiant storyteller. Tender, funny and triumphant, the exquisite depiction of these personal memories deserves the widest readership

Simon Garfield, author of All the Knowledge in the World

The story of one extraordinary ordinary woman wrapped up in the change and chaos of the twentieth century, told with great care, kindness and no small amount of playfulness. Each page of this book contains treasu ...

Lizzy Stewart, author of Alison

'It brings with it an unfathomable power and richness… a visual and a nostalgic treat… [and] a quietly political book'

Observer, *Graphic Novel of the Month*

The deeply affecting life of Miriam Gold’s grandmother has found its most radiant storyteller. Tender, funny and triumphant, the exquisite depiction of these personal memories deserves the widest readership

Simon Garfield, author of All the Knowledge in the World

The story of one extraordinary ordinary woman wrapped up in the change and chaos of the twentieth century, told with great care, kindness and no small amount of playfulness. Each page of this book contains treasu ...

Lizzy Stewart, author of Alison

'It brings with it an unfathomable power and richness… a visual and a nostalgic treat… [and] a quietly political book'

Observer, *Graphic Novel of the Month*

The deeply affecting life of Miriam Gold’s grandmother has found its most radiant storyteller. Tender, funny and triumphant, the exquisite depiction of these personal memories deserves the widest readership

Simon Garfield, author of All the Knowledge in the World

The story of one extraordinary ordinary woman wrapped up in the change and chaos of the twentieth century, told with great care, kindness and no small amount of playfulness. Each page of this book contains treasu ...

Lizzy Stewart, author of Alison

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Articles featuring Miriam Gold

My Granny, the witch

My Granny, the witch

I used to think my granny was a witch. She looked the part: she wound her waist-length grey hair into a bun every day, then plaited it each night as she performed loud gargling rituals. She lost part of her index finger by slamming it in a garage door. With characteristic blunt humour, she said […]
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