The Second Step
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Pages clean and bright.Binding tight. Usual aging. Good copy
In this evocative novel, Betty Collins explores the complex journey of personal growth and the breaking of generational cycles. The story delves into the intricate emotional ties between parents and children, illustrating the moment a young person must finally step into true maturity. It presents the poignant realization that the first step into adulthood involves the ties we share with our parents, but the second, more difficult step occurs when we must learn to cut those same "incestuous" emotional ties with our own children to allow them their own freedom. Set against a backdrop of domestic life and evolving social expectations, the narrative captures the internal struggles of characters grappling with their identities and their roles within a family unit. Collins writes with a deep sensitivity to the psychological burdens of love and the necessity of detachment for the sake of survival. This work serves as a moving follow-up to her previous themes, offering a sharp, unsentimental look at the resilience required to navigate the transitions of life. It is a vital piece of Australian fiction that remains a profound study of the human heart and the universal challenge of letting go.
Author: Betty Collins
Format: Hardback
Published: 1972, Australasian Book Society Ltd.
Genre: Fiction
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Pages clean and bright.Binding tight. Usual aging. Good copy
In this evocative novel, Betty Collins explores the complex journey of personal growth and the breaking of generational cycles. The story delves into the intricate emotional ties between parents and children, illustrating the moment a young person must finally step into true maturity. It presents the poignant realization that the first step into adulthood involves the ties we share with our parents, but the second, more difficult step occurs when we must learn to cut those same "incestuous" emotional ties with our own children to allow them their own freedom. Set against a backdrop of domestic life and evolving social expectations, the narrative captures the internal struggles of characters grappling with their identities and their roles within a family unit. Collins writes with a deep sensitivity to the psychological burdens of love and the necessity of detachment for the sake of survival. This work serves as a moving follow-up to her previous themes, offering a sharp, unsentimental look at the resilience required to navigate the transitions of life. It is a vital piece of Australian fiction that remains a profound study of the human heart and the universal challenge of letting go.