{"product_id":"the-language-of-water","title":"The Language of Water","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduct Description A painter's life and work, under constant ambush by the disease Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, is described with an insistence on love, memory, and creativity. Unique both as autobiography and as encouragement, Jude Clarke's graceful, poignant portrayal is accompanied by full-colour reproductions of her paintings reflecting her personal growth during her long struggle with Lupus. Illness and despair find their counterbalance in Clarke's exploration of the roots of self in memory, place, and family. The perfect book for those who suffer directly or indirectly from this difficult malady, The Language of Water is also a compelling work of literary autobiography that examines the intricate issues of women's health and creative expression. About the Author Jude Clarke is a professional artist and art educator. She has shown her work in curated one-woman and juried group shows, and her work is held in private collections in Canada, France and other countries. She studied art at Notre Dame University of Nelson, Three Schools (Toronto) and the University of Regina. She worked as the Public Art Educator at the Vernon Art Gallery for several years. She lives and paints in Vernon, British Columbia. Jude Clarke was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus when she was twenty-one years old.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Just Great Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43857866129642,"sku":"002-060422-VG-Victoria-1886983097","price":12.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/1735\/7290\/products\/41FGEMEPMQL.jpg?v=1674794455","url":"https:\/\/justgreatbooks.org\/products\/the-language-of-water","provider":"Just Great Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}