Gary Shteyngart
Little Failure
- ISBN 13:
- 9780812982497
- author:
- Gary Shteyngart
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Random House Trade
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 349
- Dimensions:
- 13.2 x 2 x 20.2 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Novelists, Poets & Playwrights,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Little Failure A Memoir by Gary Shteyngart is a memoir that recounts the author's experiences as an immigrant from the Soviet Union to America. Born into a family that struggled to adapt, the author navigates two contrasting worlds: his Soviet upbringing and American aspirations. As he grows up, the author faces various challenges, including Hebrew School and first love. His parents' expectations weigh heavily on him, with his mother coining the phrase "failurchka" - "little failure" - which she applies to her son with affection. The memoir is a humorous and brave account of searching for love in all its forms: family, romantic, and self-love. Through his story, Shteyngart offers a unique perspective on identity, belonging, and the complexities of family relationships.
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