A brilliant piece, and exceptional in making it so relevant to our lives today.
I still have my mum's copy of A Pin To See the Peepshow, which I read when I was in my early teens. I think there was a TV dramatisation of it around the same time that she and I also loved (could be wrong)?
Oh wow, it seems to be available on YouTube (I always forget about YouTube) and it was broadcast in 1973, so I was 11. No wonder it had such a powerful effect on me!
How to negotiate life as a woman is an impossible 'how to'. Whereas other situations are considered 'win win' that is the opposite. Damned if one does, damned if one doesn't do... anything really!
This is so brilliantly written Laura. It's a truly haunting case and I remember the shock of watching the BBC adaptation of A Pin To See The Peepshow in the 70s. I cannot wait to read the collected letters.
Thanks so much Rob - so good of you. The show is now on YouTube as you may have seen in the comments. I’ve never seen it and had a quick look. It’s dated of course but instantly compelling… although I already dread the last ep…
The first book of yours I bought (on the hypnotic strength of your Substack), and it’s a wonder. Her writing is as you say amazing. *Your* writing is indispensable as guide to hers no reader on their own could fully “get” the power of her prose without your commentary. But then, that holds true of everything you choose to write about. You are, among so much else, a fabulous teacher of the things you love.
A brilliant piece, and exceptional in making it so relevant to our lives today.
I still have my mum's copy of A Pin To See the Peepshow, which I read when I was in my early teens. I think there was a TV dramatisation of it around the same time that she and I also loved (could be wrong)?
Thank you so much Jane. Yes, a wonderful novel - there was a drama, quite right, but I've never seen it.
Oh wow, it seems to be available on YouTube (I always forget about YouTube) and it was broadcast in 1973, so I was 11. No wonder it had such a powerful effect on me!
I can imagine...
How to negotiate life as a woman is an impossible 'how to'. Whereas other situations are considered 'win win' that is the opposite. Damned if one does, damned if one doesn't do... anything really!
Excellent piece. As always.
Damned either way, indeed… but there is always writing. The outlet Edith needed, IMO.
Best form of female rebellion, writing!
This is so powerfully written, I devoured it ..and will now seek your book. I’m relatively new here,
So feel I have to catch up with yr excellent writing. Thankyou.
Thank you so much Diane - really appreciate this!
Fascinating, and chilling in equal measure. Excellently written too!
Many thanks Amy - lovely to hear this.
A truly fascinating story, sensitively told Laura. Let’s hope it does get commissioned for tv sometime soon.
That would be my dream come true…. thank you so much Margaret. Really appreciated.
This is so brilliantly written Laura. It's a truly haunting case and I remember the shock of watching the BBC adaptation of A Pin To See The Peepshow in the 70s. I cannot wait to read the collected letters.
Thanks so much Rob - so good of you. The show is now on YouTube as you may have seen in the comments. I’ve never seen it and had a quick look. It’s dated of course but instantly compelling… although I already dread the last ep…
Off to order it - what a story, and also wtf
Wtf indeed. That’s incredibly kind Mark. The offer of a copy is very much there!!!!!
You are very kind but I’d rather pay/play a small part in it reaching The Top of the Charts
You are a true Substack friend 💕💕
A great piece about a very troubling situation.
I too saw the dramatisation of the wonderful novel that Jane mentions, which was very powerful.
Many thanks Christine - as Jane says it is now on YouTube… I sort of dread watching it, because of the ending, but am very intrigued.
The first book of yours I bought (on the hypnotic strength of your Substack), and it’s a wonder. Her writing is as you say amazing. *Your* writing is indispensable as guide to hers no reader on their own could fully “get” the power of her prose without your commentary. But then, that holds true of everything you choose to write about. You are, among so much else, a fabulous teacher of the things you love.
So incredibly kind. Thank you! You have absolutely made my day. I do indeed love Edith, and keeping her words alive is an honour….
Absolutely fascinating Laura. What an injustice.
Thank you so much Gina - it is a pretty dreadful story, no question.