"A beautiful writer." The Times
When war widow Irene Sandle goes to work in New Zealand's tobacco fields
in 1952, she hopes to start a new, independent life for herself and her
daughter - but the tragic repercussions of her decision will resonate
long after Irene has gone.
Each of Irene's children carries the events of their childhood
throughout their lives, played out against a backdrop of great change -
new opportunities emerge for women, but social problems continue to hold
many back. Headstrong Belinda becomes a successful filmmaker, but
struggles to deal with her own family drama as her younger siblings are
haunted by the past.
A sweeping saga covering half a century, this is a powerful exploration
of family ties and heartbreaks, and of learning to live with the past.
**Reviews
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'It is a universal and honest book and one I'm sure you'll want to share
and discuss. (...) What you get when reading All Day at the Movies is
an intimate portrait of one family over time, trying to reach back to
the past for some fragment of understanding.' San Francisco Book
Review
'A credible reflection of real life with many relatable issues, All Day
at the Movies proves that Kidman is a masterful storyteller'. The Lady
Magazine
'A truly gifted writer. She explores the subtleties of human interaction
and family with a deft and insightful hand.' Trip Fiction
