Whispers Through a Megaphone

"Whispers Through A Megaphone" by Rachel Elliott, published by Pushkin Press. Wise, elegant and full of tender humour, Whispers Through A Megaphone explores how we live in our often deafening world – when all we need to connect with ourselves and others is a bit of silence. ''In an over-connected world, a crisp, beguiling voice observes chaos – and conjures miracles. Elliott is an inspired observer – fresh, wry and true.'' - Liz Jensen, author of The Ninth Life of Louis DraxIs it ever too late to start again? 35-year-old Miriam hasn't left her house in three years, and cannot raise her voice above a whisper. But today she has had enough and is finally ready to rejoin the outside world. Maybe it's time to stop living in the shadow of her abusive dead mother. Meanwhile, timid psychotherapist Ralph has made the mistake of opening a closet door, only to discover that his wife Sadie doesn't love him. Yet everyone else seems to have known all about their unhappy marriage – from her tweets. He decides to run away. But where can he go?Each of them is hungry to make sense of the chaos in their lives. Miriam and Ralph's chance meeting in a local wood marks the beginning of a quirky and mutually supportive friendship. Because sometimes, the world can seem too much for just one person...''An engaging and accomplished debut. Through the interlaced stories of a colourful cast, Elliott asks big questions, and often provides the answers, about our fleeting existence here on earth... This succinct way of summing up a life falling apart is Elliott's gift, supported by a deep understanding of what makes her characters tick... her knowledge of people shines in her fiction. For all its wit, it is the author's gimlet eye on human interaction that will engage readers.'' - Irish TimesWise, elegant and full of tender humour, Whispers Through A Megaphone explores how we live in our often deafening world – when all we need to connect with ourselves and others is a bit of silence. Book details: 352 pages, published 2017. Order now on BookShops.in with fast, reliable delivery across India.