By Janet Frame

Service95 Recommends An Angel At My Table by Janet Frame. Immerse yourself in Janet Frame’s moving journey as she navigates misdiagnosis and institutional challenges to triumph through a national literary prize, emerging as New Zealand’s revered writer – encapsulating the resounding mantra, ‘My writing saved me.’ Explore An Angel At My Table and other suggestions with Service95 Recommends today!  

What We Say: The inspiring true story of one of New Zealand’s most renowned writers. Despite being misdiagnosed with schizophrenia, she persevered through years of confinement in psychiatric institutions. She found her voice through her passion for writing and became a legend in her craft.

What They Say: “Janet Frame is the greatest New Zealand writer. She is utterly herself. Any one of her books could be published today, and it would be ground-breaking“ – Eleanor Catton

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