Jonathan, Raban
Pacific Northwest Vol 3(HB)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780330418409
- author:
- Jonathan, Raban
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Picador
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.5 centimetres (0.44 kg
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Jonathan Raban's poignant memoir explores the complexities of life, love and mortality. After suffering a stroke in 2011, Raban embarked on a journey of reflection, grappling with the human capacity to withstand trauma and finding warmth, strength and humour in the face of immense loss. As he navigates his own mortality, Raban also chronicles the extraordinary story of his parents' marriage, written through letters while his father fought in World War II. This is a powerful exploration of family, love and resilience, set against the backdrop of one man's remarkable life. A moving and thought-provoking work, Father and Son is a testament to the human spirit's ability to persevere in the face of adversity.