Passing for Human
Passing for Human by Liana Finck, published by Jonathan Cape in 2018, is a 240-page exploration that blends humor and melancholy in a unique narrative. This work presents a neurological coming-of-age story where Finck embarks on a quest for self-understanding and acceptance, delving into the complexities of identity and the parts of ourselves we often conceal.
Readers will find a personal and surreal journey as Finck seeks to reclaim her lost shadow, reflecting on what it means to feel exiled from the world. The book addresses profound questions about wholeness and the costs of hiding aspects of ourselves, intertwining themes of feminism and artistry. Through this extraordinary meditation, Finck invites contemplation on the intricacies of being both an artist and a woman.
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Melancholy and funny, personal and surreal, Passing for Human is a neurological coming-of-age story in which Liana Finck goes in search of that thing she has lost – her shadow, that part of her that has always felt as though she is living in exile from the world. On a quest for self-understanding and self-acceptance, along the way, she seeks to answer some eternal questions- What makes us whole? What parts of ourselves do we hide or ignore or chase away – because they’re embarrassing, or inconvenient – and at what cost?
Part magical odyssey, part feminist creation myth, Passing for Human is most of all an extraordinary, moving meditation on what it means to be an artist and a woman.
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