# The Au Pair, Vol. 1

By **Michele Macfarlane**

- ISBN-13: 9781770099081
- Publisher: Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd
- Pages: 322
- Published: 11 Oct 2011
- Language: en
- Price: £17.27 (new)
- Categories: Biography, Family & Relationships, Biography & Autobiography, Social Science, LGBTQ+, Political Science, LGBTQ+ Studies, Alternative Family, Lesbians, Lesbian couples, Lesbian Studies

## About this book

The Au Pair by Michele Macfarlane is a candid biography that explores the complexities of identity and unexpected romance. This memoir follows a British wife and mother whose life changes completely after she falls in love with her much younger Afrikaans au pair. As a compelling work of lesbian biography, the narrative details how two women navigate their connection during an inopportune period. The story examines the intense passion and urgency felt when a woman's true sexuality emerges later in life.

This true story within the lesbian couples genre addresses the difficult reactions from friends and family. Macfarlane provides a jaw-dropping and often humorous account of how the pair managed their personal guilt and societal expectations. The Au Pair, volume 1, offers a raw look at unconventional love and the courage required to live authentically. It remains a significant biographical account for readers interested in lesbian themes and personal memoirs.

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