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No Place to Call Home : un roman de Bola, JJ
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- 9781628728873
À propos de ce produit
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1628728876
ISBN-13
9781628728873
eBay Product ID (ePID)
239986552
Product Key Features
Book Title
No Place to Call Home : a Novel
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Urban, Cultural Heritage, Coming of Age
Publication Year
2018
Genre
Fiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
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Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
"With colorful characters and luminous prose, and shifting between London, Brussels, and the Congo, JJ Bola's debut is about belonging, identity and immigration, of hope and hopelessness, of loss and, by no means the least, of love." --Africa Writes "Provides a lens through which the current refugee crisis might be explored and encourages deep empathy for those living in 'a perpetual purgatory' between borders, straddling cultures and constantly consumed by fear."--Akua Gyamfi, The British Blacklist, "JJ Bola's coming of age novel No Place to Call Home navigates the life of a Congolese immigrant in streetwise London, with great verve and sensitivity." --Malu Halasa, author of Mother of All Pigs "In this portrait of a family stuck in limbo, JJ Bola's empathy for even his minor characters is palpable. In examining the unpredictability of life in exile, Bola shows that joy can be found even in the depths of pain. His poet's sensibility paints each line with beautiful rhythm and imagery. Mami, Papa, Jean, and Marie stayed with me long after I finished reading No Place to Call Home ." --Ayesha Harruna Attah, author of The Hundred Wells of Salaga "Lovingly written, No Place to Call Home is a heartfelt, poignant, and much-needed insight into the human stories behind those whom our society often prefers to ignore by labeling a refugee." --Winnie M Li, author of Dark Chapter , winner of the Not The Booker Prize 2017, shortlisted for SI Leeds Literary Prize 2016 and CWA Debut Dagger 2015 " No Place to Call Home is a riveting account of a Congolese family who had to make home abroad due to turmoil in their homeland. JJ Bola utilizes words like a painter uses his/her brush to tell a vivid and eloquent story of an immigrant family in London. Through his mastery of the English language, he artfully captures the nuance and challenges of their trials and tribulations in a new country. Whether the setting is London or Kinshasa, JJ Bola seamlessly immerses you in Congolese culture and way of life while introducing the reader to the Congolese heritage, politics and history." --Kambale Musavuli, social entrepreneur, international human rights advocate, and National Spokesperson for the Friends of the Congo "For a first work of fiction, No Place to Call Home is an outstanding piece of literary writing by a young author. It is full of so many great insights on contemporary life, including authoritarian rule and social change in Africa; the adventures of African university students abroad; the trials and tribulations of African immigrants as they try to keep up their culture while adjusting to a new life in Europe; the complex and sometimes predatory behavior of evangelical "pastors" and the British school system. The novel is so well written that it makes for enjoyable reading and keeps the reader so engaged until the last page. It ought to be translated in French so it can be widely read in the Congo and in Francophone Africa." ?Georges Nzongola, writer and professor of African studies "With colorful characters and luminous prose, and shifting between London, Brussels, and the Congo, JJ Bola's debut is about belonging, identity and immigration, of hope and hopelessness, of loss and, by no means the least, of love." -- Africa Writes "Provides a lens through which the current refugee crisis might be explored and encourages deep empathy for those living in 'a perpetual purgatory' between borders, straddling cultures and constantly consumed by fear." --Akua Gyamfi, The British Blacklist
Synopsis
A tale of love, loss, identity, and belonging, No Place to Call Home tells the story of a family who fled to the United Kingdom from their native Congo to escape the political violence under the dictator, Le Maréchal. The young son Jean starts at a new school and struggles to fit in. An unlikely friendship gets him into a string of sticky situations, eventually leading to a suspension. At home, his parents pressure him to focus on school and get his act together, to behave more like his star-student little sister. As the family tries to integrate in and navigate modern British society while holding on to their roots and culture, they meet Tonton, a womanizer who loves alcohol and parties. Much to Jean's father's dismay, after losing his job, Tonton moves in with them. He introduces the family--via his church where colorful characters congregate--to a familiar community of fellow country-people, making them feel slightly less alone. The family begins to settle, but their current situation unravels and a threat to their future appears, while the fear of uncertainty remains., For readers of Americanah and Brick Lane, a moving novel about growing up as refugees in a strange new land., A tale of love, loss, identity, and belonging, No Place to Call Home tells the story of a family who fled to the United Kingdom from their native Congo to escape the political violence under the dictator, Le Mar chal. The young son Jean starts at a new school and struggles to fit in. An unlikely friendship gets him into a string of sticky situations, eventually leading to a suspension. At home, his parents pressure him to focus on school and get his act together, to behave more like his star-student little sister. As the family tries to integrate in and navigate modern British society while holding on to their roots and culture, they meet Tonton, a womanizer who loves alcohol and parties. Much to Jean's father's dismay, after losing his job, Tonton moves in with them. He introduces the family--via his church where colorful characters congregate--to a familiar community of fellow country-people, making them feel slightly less alone. The family begins to settle, but their current situation unravels and a threat to their future appears, while the fear of uncertainty remains.
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- s***n (408)- Évaluation laissée par l'acheteur.Dernier moisAchat vérifiéJust as described, book was like new. Item shipped in a box, great!, however, the box was much bigger than the book with nothing to hold the book inside so it got banged around inside the box during shipping. Used boxes that fit better or packaging material.
- n***4 (76)- Évaluation laissée par l'acheteur.Six derniers moisAchat vérifiéAmazing seller! One Planet Books provided me with the very best value on this new, high-quality book! It's a rare find at this quality & value -- PLUS, super fast shipping! I'm totally amazed that exceptional sellers like One Planet Books still exist who truly care about the customer. Even the box that the book was packaged in was sturdy & made just for books! My book arrived in perfectly new condition & appearance, fast delivery, all-in-all the best experience I could ever hope for! THANK YOU!Troubled Memories: Iconic Mexican Women and the Traps of Representation (Gender (#196555213893)
- r***r (1)- Évaluation laissée par l'acheteur.Dernière annéeAchat vérifiéArrived sooner than predicted, packaged well and in decent condition. The cover and back cover are pretty beat up, but the inside is undamaged. Description was not totally accurate (for example, the page count was different--but it doesn't appear that any pages are missing), but for the price point, it can't be beat. I would definitely buy from this seller again.The Paralegal Professional (4th Edition) by Goldman, Thomas F. (#196447639550)