Gisele Pineau
Exile According to Julia
- ISBN 13:
- 9780813922485
- author:
- Gisele Pineau
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Virginia Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 224
- Genre:
- Books
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Gisèle Pineau's Exile According to Julia is a powerful and moving story of childhood, survival, and heritage. Born in Paris to parents from Guadeloupe, Pineau draws on her own experiences as a young woman of colour to explore the complexities of identity and belonging. Living between two cultures, Pineau's protagonist struggles to find her place in both French society and Caribbean community. When her grandmother Julia moves in with the family, the stories and culture she brings provide a sense of belonging that transforms the girl's life. This beautifully written novel is a poignant exploration of the challenges faced by those caught between different worlds. Accessible and powerful, Exile According to Julia is a story that will resonate with a broad range of readers.
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