Harriet Mercer's GARGOYLES – a deftly composed journey through life via memoir and essays. Illness, grief, love, and joy are explored through literary criticism and reflections on the author's own stay in hospital where, unable to sleep, they see gargoyles emerging from the walls. An insightful and curious dissection of living that finds hope and peace in difficulty. #books #bookstagram #gargoyles #harrietmercer #deadinkbooks #memoir #essays #literarycriticism #litcrit #nonfiction #nonfic