Butterfly

A Literary Journey of Genes and Memes through Generations

Lesley A Christian

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Lesley Christian
08 April 2025

Social & cultural history; Gender studies: women; Clairvoyance & precognition; Psychic powers & psychic phenomena; Family history, tracing ancestors

Lesley Anne Christian proves it's never too late to transform a lifetime of advocacy into powerful, purpose-driven fiction.

An Australian retired lawyer and lifelong champion for women's rights, particularly those impacted by domestic violence, she brings deep insight and emotional clarity to her debut novel, Butterfly. After earning a Master's in Creative Writing post-retirement, she turned to storytelling to explore the inherited trauma running through her own family's history-from colonial India to modern-day Australia.

Butterfly follows six generations of women linked by blood, loss, and resilience. It's moving. It's multi-generational. It's unforgettable.

This is fiction that heals. This is a story that stays with you.

Through themes of childhood pain, genetic memory, synchronicity, and transformation, Lesley Anne Christian creates a space where silence is broken and courage is born. Her writing is a voice for the voiceless and a light for those navigating their own lineage of hurt.

In Butterfly, she offers more than a novel-she offers hope. A call to rise, to reflect, and to emerge-like the butterfly-resilient, radiant, and free!

By: Lesley A Christian
Imprint: Lesley Christian
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 240g
ISBN: 9780646715063
ISBN 10: 0646715062
Pages: 122
Publication Date: 08 April 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

At 81, Australian author and retired lawyer Lesley Anne Christian brings a lifetime of advocacy, wisdom, and resilience to her debut novel, Butterfly-a sweeping tale of inherited trauma, survival, and healing. After earning a Master's in Creative Writing post-retirement, she turned to storytelling as a way to explore her ancestry and amplify the voices of women silenced by domestic violence. Spanning six generations from colonial India to modern Australia, Butterfly is both personal and universal-offering readers a powerful metaphor for transformation and a message of hope, courage, and the strength found in kindness.

Reviews for Butterfly: A Literary Journey of Genes and Memes through Generations

'Butterfly is an amazing read - deeply moving and beautifully written. Lesley Anne Christian takes you on a powerful, insightful journey through generations of resilience. A truly unforgettable debut.' - Anonymous 'Reading Butterfly is delightful. The little insights, slivers of experience and memory avoid overwhelming with grand narrative. I love the mosaic, patchwork quilt of your life. Please may I use Butterfly in future workshops? It's what I teach in my book Writing the Radical Memoir.' - Dr. Paul Williams - Associate Professor USC 'I loved it!! Thank you for such a beautifully written and interesting narrative structure to your life's tale. Most only dream of writing their family's story. I see why it took 10 years!' - Ruth Lovisolo 'An evocative, visually stunning, emotionally powerful story. Butterfly masterfully weaves history, culture and personal triumph into an unforgettable tale that lingers long after the final page.' - Alannah McFadzean - Writer 'I really enjoyed Butterfly - a fascinating, beautifully structured journey through generations of girls at pivotal ages and life's moments. The global settings and rich symbolism of transformation make it unforgettable.' - Claudia Baldwin - Writer