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Ways of Living Paperback – 15 July 2021

by Gemma Seltzer (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars 24 ratings
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Andie can see no other way to escape a wedding than by hiding in a tree. Esther starts a new life in a King's Cross hotel with a bad-tempered ventriloquist dummy, while Gina finally leaves a group of infuriating friends - but not before providing them with a suitable replacement. Ways of Living is Gemma Seltzer's keen exploration of what it means to be a modern woman inhabiting the urban landscape. Nine stories of ordinary women going to extraordinary lengths to be understood, acting in bold and unpredictable ways as they map their identities onto London's streets. How do we speak and listen to each other? Who gets to talk? And what is the true power of quiet in a noisy world?
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  1. Print length
    160 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Influx Press
  4. Publication date
    15 July 2021
  5. Dimensions
    19.8 x 1.7 x 12.9 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    1910312754
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1910312759
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‘Seltzer is deft when it comes to the permeable boundaries between love and hate, worship and rage, friendship and something darker. This insightful collection shows us that what we feel is not always as straightforward as we might like to believe.’
– Rowan Hisayo Buchanan, author of Starling Days

‘These are sharp, wry, playful stories of split and secret selves, alter egos, doppelg ngers – of escape routes from the very contemporary and existential crises their women find themselves in. I enjoyed them hugely.’
– Lucy Caldwell, author of Intimacies

‘A beautiful book of sharp wit and wonderful irreverence. Uncanny, brilliant stories.’
— Rachel Long, author of My Darling from the Lions

‘A bold blast of London women weaving their way through the world in their own unique style. Gemma’s captivating, perfect-pitch writing makes this a joy to delve into and get lost in different ways of living.’
– Sabrina Mahfouz

‘Relationships are at the core of this collection: women’s often painful friendships with each other but also with a city that they experience intimately. The characters’ deep connections are beautifully written with unexpected, and often gently violent, twists.’
– Alison Winch, author of Darling, It’s Me

‘A sharp, witty collection filled with unforgettable women attempting to navigate both their internal landscapes and the urban spaces they inhabit. I was gripped, delighted, and endlessly surprised.’
– Sarah Butler, author of Jack & Bet

'A sharp collection of stories of women’s lives in London.’ – --Diana Evans, author of Ordinary People

About the Author

Gemma Seltzer is interested in different forms of storytelling. Her work includes The Guardian's award-winning virtual reality film 'Songbird', fictional blog '5am London' and online flash fiction series 'Speak to Strangers', subsequently published by Penned in the Margins. She collaborates with dancers, photographers and older adults to create writing and storytelling projects. In 2015, she was awarded a Churchill Fellowship to research innovative approaches in creative ageing across the United States and Australia. She has written for BBC Radio 3, performed her work at the Venice Biennale and runs Write & Shine, a programme of early morning writing workshops and online courses. Gemma lives in London. gemmaseltzer.com

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Influx Press (15 July 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1910312754
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1910312759
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 19.8 x 1.7 x 12.9 cm
  • Customer reviews:
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  • Jeremy Rabinovitch
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 May 2022
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    Such a warm and humorous look at different aspects of life.
    A really enjoyable read and Iook forward to many more books from Gemma
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  • Ruth S
    5.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed this book from start to finish
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 September 2021
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    Each story captured my attention in the discovery of characters, relationship and the complexity of being a human being. So contemporary, so intriguing, I know I am going to read them all again!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting relaxing read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 May 2022
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    Really impressed with the visual imagery. Beautiful shorts and really intriguing. Loved it.
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  • alex
    2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 October 2021
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    Style of writing difficult to follow and lacking empathy with subjects
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  • Miss A. Bennett
    5.0 out of 5 stars A moment of urban escapism within four magnolia walls
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 July 2022
    In this collection many of Seltzer's short stories can be traced back to common, yet very relatable, themes. It feels quite apt that I'm writing this whilst buried deep in oversized lounge wear, cup of tea to my left. Isolation, personal loss, the constant readjustment of itchy face coverings; these aren't always the most comfortable visualisations, but the ones we can readily embrace.

    The anthology is set around working and living in London, drawing a lot on the author's Jewish heritage and personal research within broad and diverse communities. Light humour peppers the emotional undertone of most stories, such was the case in Parched, with its protagonist who can't stop crying, or the surreal tale of a woman who takes to believing her deceased mother is still alive and living in her coat (Some Women Carry Silence in their Pockets).

    What Would You Have Said?, depicting the fallout of an enforced office policy of "Quiet Wednesdays" (with strong inklings of Blackmirror) and Handover, a tale about a friendship breakup, introduces some interesting topics for broader discussion. For instance why, in an age where people aren't as geographically fixed as they used to be, doesn't popular culture mourn the loss of friendships as much as romantic relationships? Maybe it's a more generational problem as much as anything else.

    These short stories were a nice quick-read during busy working days from home. A moment of urban escapism, within four magnolia walls.
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  • Mrs. A. Dowling
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quirky stories about lives in London
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 July 2021
    Loved this book - it’s 10 short stories about different women living in London. The stories are joyous, funny, quirky and will make you think. I finished it in two days, defo worth a read.
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  • Phil Smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars superb storytelling
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 August 2021
    Ten wonderfully imagined, odd and engaging stories, written with close attention to the unexpected detail.
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  • Franziska Hülshoff
    3.0 out of 5 stars nice read
    Reviewed in Germany on 29 August 2024
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    a little weird but contemplative stories which are relatable to some extend
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