An Angel at My Table

Janet Frame's 'An Angel at My Table' is the searingly honest second volume of her acclaimed autobiography, a profound journey through a life marked by both immense personal struggle and extraordinary literary triumph. Following her harrowing experiences with misdiagnosis of schizophrenia and years spent in psychiatric institutions, often under brutal conditions, Frame vividly recounts her path to reclaiming her identity and sanity. This deeply moving narrative explores the power of words as a sanctuary and a weapon, revealing how her burgeoning writing career not only saved her from a lobotomy but also became her ultimate salvation and means of expression. It's a testament to resilience, the human spirit's capacity to endure, and the transformative power of art against the backdrop of profound adversity, establishing her as one of the twentieth century's most unique and essential voices.