Exceptionally interesting and brave - Maggie Gee's account of her life as a writer cuts to the bone as she relives triumphs, rejections, despair and renewal. It's a wonderful book, for its boldness and vigour, and for its piercing honesty.' Claire Tomalin 'A living and unusual book: part social history, part family history and part autobiography which chronicles the evolution and career of a gifted novelist. Observant, honest and sensitively-written - it demands to be read. I greatly enjoyed it.' Michael Holroyd 'My Animal Life is full of riches. She writes with uncompromising honesty about the triumphs and vicissitudes of her personal and literary life and offers balanced and wise insights into family and friendship, motherhood and marriage, class and race. Highly recommended for all aspiring writers.' Bernardine Evaristo 'Maggie Gee writes with such courage and wit. This is a vivid portrait of a woman finding her way through the maze of class ridden post-war England, the 60's, feminism and how to be a mother and a writer.' Diana Melly
