Reader reviews
Goodwin’s grasp of our social awareness (or lack thereof) and how we deal with trauma, pain, and embarrassment is on full display in these stories, and it reminds us to remind ourselves that, perhaps, there is a better way to treat ourselves and each other. He Writes Words
Her stories can be intriguing, confronting, thought-provoking or humorous. Some may haunt you with her incisive glimpse into life in the raw. Others may surprise with a twist in the tale. Norah Colvin
I was delighted to find that every single one of the forty-two stories in Becoming Someone is a hit! Anne Goodwin has such an observant eye for human motivation and behaviour Stephanie Jane, Literary Flits
I found myself thinking about the issues of identity more deeply than I have ever before. It is a special ability to crack such a great punch with so few words. Although the stories share a theme they are also unique too and very compelling Marcia, Whispering Stories
This is a collection of 42 short stories and no two are the same. The writing style for each differed as well, depending on the character. The POV varied and there was even one story where the narrator spoke in first person and wouldn’t give their name. It kept the book interesting and made me wonder what sort of story and character would await me on the next page. Overall, they were all well written. Rachel Poli
a varied collection which shows you different aspects of identity and what gives an individual a sense of self. You can dip into it or pick a story to read and can be sure that there will be a thought-provoking look at what it is to 'be'. In short: Powerful writing which examines what makes a person. Books, Life and Everything.
loved the way the author was willing to play around and try different techniques, including one story in second person. Highly recommended. Dorothy Winsor
To call these stories 'psychological studies' might not be quite accurate, but it's close ... All of them share Anne Goodwin's perceptive, sympathetic insights. Our Book Reviews Online
anyone who loves short stories needs this book in their collection and I think any developing writer should use her book as a guide to mastering the short form Charli Mills
Anne has a way of adding a twist to the tale that keeps the reader on their toes and there's a story for everyone, at each stage of life Fiona Linday
Her stories can be intriguing, confronting, thought-provoking or humorous. Some may haunt you with her incisive glimpse into life in the raw. Others may surprise with a twist in the tale. Norah Colvin
I was delighted to find that every single one of the forty-two stories in Becoming Someone is a hit! Anne Goodwin has such an observant eye for human motivation and behaviour Stephanie Jane, Literary Flits
I found myself thinking about the issues of identity more deeply than I have ever before. It is a special ability to crack such a great punch with so few words. Although the stories share a theme they are also unique too and very compelling Marcia, Whispering Stories
This is a collection of 42 short stories and no two are the same. The writing style for each differed as well, depending on the character. The POV varied and there was even one story where the narrator spoke in first person and wouldn’t give their name. It kept the book interesting and made me wonder what sort of story and character would await me on the next page. Overall, they were all well written. Rachel Poli
a varied collection which shows you different aspects of identity and what gives an individual a sense of self. You can dip into it or pick a story to read and can be sure that there will be a thought-provoking look at what it is to 'be'. In short: Powerful writing which examines what makes a person. Books, Life and Everything.
loved the way the author was willing to play around and try different techniques, including one story in second person. Highly recommended. Dorothy Winsor
To call these stories 'psychological studies' might not be quite accurate, but it's close ... All of them share Anne Goodwin's perceptive, sympathetic insights. Our Book Reviews Online
anyone who loves short stories needs this book in their collection and I think any developing writer should use her book as a guide to mastering the short form Charli Mills
Anne has a way of adding a twist to the tale that keeps the reader on their toes and there's a story for everyone, at each stage of life Fiona Linday
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What shapes the way we see ourselves?
Thought-provoking, playful and poignant, these 42 short stories address identity from different angles, examining the characters’ sense of self at various points in their lives. What does it mean to be a partner, parent, child, sibling, friend? How important is work, culture, race, religion, nationality, class? Does our body, sexuality, gender or age determine who we are? Is identity a given or can we choose the someone we become? |
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-908600-77-6
eBook ISBN: 978-1-908600-78-3 |
