Emma Brockes
Emma Brockes is an award-winning British journalist and author who has written for several major publications, including The Guardian, The Times, The New York Times Magazine, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal and many others. She is the author of four books: Shiny, New, The Sherry And The Storm, She Left Me The Gun, and Shame Is An Ocean I Swim Across.
In 2005, Emma wrote her debut book, Shiny, New. This book is composed of her own personal experiences as a mother and wife, as well as her thoughts on modern family life. In 2006, Brockes was awarded an Author of the Year award from The Sunday Times for her work on this book. The book describes how finding parenthood can be a journey of self-discovery as much as emotional security.
Emma’s second book, The Sherry And The Storm, was published in 2011. This novel examines the lives of two childhood friends, Sophie and Harold, and how stress and secrets affect their relationship. This story follows a journey of personal growth and understanding as the characters come to terms with the changes in their lives.
The third book in Emma’s oeuvre, She Left Me The Gun, was published in 2016. This memoir follows the life of Emma’s father and his service in the British Army during the Second World War. It is a harrowing and intimate account of his wartime experiences and how they affected his personal life and relationships upon his return home.
In 2019, Emma released her fourth book, Shame Is An Ocean I Swim Across. This book is an attempt to understand and explore the concept of shame in modern society, and the damaging power of guilt and shame on an individual’s mental health and wellbeing. Through personal accounts and interviews, Emma unpacks how shame and stigma can shape how we feel about ourselves and how we interact with others.
Emma has published five books, engaging with themes of personal identity and family dynamics. She has also reported on a diverse range of topics from motherhood to international news. Today, Emma continues to write and teach in the fields of journalism and literature, helping to educate and empower the next generation of authors and journalists.
