Broken Water an Autobiographical Excursion

First Edition. First Edition. No dustjacket. Broken Water: An Autobiographical Excursion by James Hanley is a deeply personal account of the author’s life and development as a writer. Hanley reflects on his Liverpool childhood, his experiences at sea, working life and the people and places that shaped his outlook and literary imagination. His recollections combine autobiography with observations on poverty, society, literature and the changing world around him. A thoughtful and atmospheric memoir offering an insight into both Hanley’s life and the experiences behind his writing. First Edition.