Adele Bertei

Rough Trade West is very excited to present an in-store In Conversation and signing from Adele Bertei. This unique event celebrates the release of her new book 'Twist: An American Girl' released on May 20th via Ze Books.

**Adele will be joined by Thurston Moore.**

*It is a world of little girl gangsters, drag queen solidarity, wild roller-skating, and magical thinking. With Twist, Bertei gives us a story of violence and madness, of heartbreak and perseverance, and redemption.*

*Through the eyes of her alter ego Maddie Twist, Adele Bertei threads together the tapestry of an extraordinary, troubled childhood in the 60s and 70s. It begins with her beautiful mother, whose delusions of grandeur bring both wonders and horrors to the Bertei home. It is her undiagnosed schizophrenia that eventually leads to the removal of her children, and the beginning of young Maddie’s wild journey. By her middle school years, Maddie Twist has moved through several foster homes and reformatories. With each new posting, she discovers sanctuary amongst her peers—outcast girls—while gaining belief in her identity, and unwavering trust in her own voice. As she ages out of the system and finds herself navigating the world alone, Maddie’s only constant is a ribbon of music that weaves itself around her heart. She can sing, and she is certain it will be the beacon that guides her towards another life.*

Tickets for this event also include a physical copy of the fantastic new book to be collected from Rough Trade West on the day of the event. More product information can be found HERE >> https://www.roughtrade.com/gb/product/adele-bertei/twist-an-american-girl

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