Until her death in 2004, Janet Frame was New Zealand's most celebrated living author, but also very misunderstood. She narrowly escaped a frontal lobotomy after a misdiagnosis of schizophrenia and years of unneccesary hospital treatment. Her two biographies were written by Michael King who also died in 2004. Janet's niece, Pamela Gordon talks about the beloved aunt who was funny, lighthearted and optimistic, and a world traveller with many rich friendships.
Photo: Reg Graham 2003
This story was produced using archival audio from Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision.
Photo: Nga Taonga Sound & Vision
