In Sri Lanka, a tsunami sweeps a child out to sea, her grandfather helpless against the onrushing water. In France, a woman dies from cancer, leaving her husband and small children bereft. What links these two catastrophes is the presence of Emmanuel Carrere, who manages to find consolation and even joy as he immerses himself in lives other than his own. The result is a heartrending narrative of endless love, a meditation on courage in the face of adversity, and an intimate look at the beauty of ordinary lives.
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In Sri Lanka, a tsunami sweeps a child out to sea, her grandfather helpless against the onrushing water. In France, a woman dies from cancer, leaving her husband and small children bereft. What links these two catastrophes is the presence of Emmanuel Carrere, who manages to find consolation and even joy as he immerses himself in lives other than his own. The result is a heartrending narrative of endless love, a meditation on courage in the face of adversity, and an intimate look at the beauty of ordinary lives.
Imprint | Picador USA |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | September 2012 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | September 2012 |
Authors | Emmanuel Carrere |
Translators | Linda Coverdale |
Dimensions | 213 x 137 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 256 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-250-01377-4 |
Barcode | 9781250013774 |
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LSN | 1-250-01377-1 |