Alex amid turmoils
Alex in Winter. By Tessa Duder. Oxford, 1989. 168 pp. $19.95. (Reviewed by Dianna Leslie) “Alex in Winter” is the thoughtful sequel to “Alex.” Tessa Duder is obviously well in touch with her subject, a 16-year-old Olympic swimming hopeful. She traces Alex’s life in a detailed narration which will capture young readers’ imaginations. The highs and lows in her academic, athletic, and personal life are animated by Duder’s insight and hindsight. Duder was a champion swimmer herself and she represented her country. She is the
mother of four daughters, and is a keen sailor and musician. She cleverly involves the reader and adds more than a dash of dimension to Alex’s life. Alex is faced with the arduous responsibility of overcoming a selector’s bias, the death of her boyfriend, and her own insecurities. However, her intelligence, talent, and determination remain untainted throughout her inner turmoil. It is a publication well worth while for young readers with a sense of immediacy especially contrived for aspiring athletes.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19891216.2.106.10
Bibliographic details
Press, 16 December 1989, Page 27
Word Count
168Alex amid turmoils Press, 16 December 1989, Page 27
Using This Item
Stuff Ltd is the copyright owner for the Press. You can reproduce in-copyright material from this newspaper for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 3.0 New Zealand licence. This newspaper is not available for commercial use without the consent of Stuff Ltd. For advice on reproduction of out-of-copyright material from this newspaper, please refer to the Copyright guide.
Copyright in all Footrot Flats cartoons is owned by Diogenes Designs Ltd. The National Library has been granted permission to digitise these cartoons and make them available online as part of this digitised version of the Press. You can search, browse, and print Footrot Flats cartoons for research and personal study only. Permission must be obtained from Diogenes Designs Ltd for any other use.
Acknowledgements
This newspaper was digitised in partnership with Christchurch City Libraries.